How To Fix N2M057 - No one-sided item exists

N2M057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: N2M - Global Trade: Item Category Management

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No one-sided item exists

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out an association for item &V1& of document &V2&.

System Response

The system found that the item belongs to a document that contains both
sales-side and purchase-side data. Association is not possible for
documents that simultaneously contain sales and purchasing data.
Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M057 - No one-sided item exists ?

  The SAP error message N2M057 "No one-sided item exists" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with financial transactions, particularly in the area of account reconciliation or when processing certain types of documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding one-sided item that is necessary for completing the transaction or process you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing One-Sided Item: The most common cause of this error is that there is no corresponding one-sided item (like a debit or credit entry) in the system that matches the transaction you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not be configured correctly to allow for one-sided entries.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect account numbers or missing information that prevents the system from finding the necessary one-sided item.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with