How To Fix N2M068 - The quantity of the item to receive the association is insufficient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 068

• Message text: The quantity of the item to receive the association is insufficient

What causes this issue?

Im association management, you entered the quantity &V1& &V2& as the
new association quantity.

System Response

The item that is to receive the association has a quantity for
association of &V3& &V2&.
As the quantity for association insufficient, the entered quantity is
not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Change the association quantity you entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M068 - The quantity of the item to receive the association is insufficient ?

  The SAP error message N2M068, which states "The quantity of the item to receive the association is insufficient," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when there is an attempt to receive or process a quantity of goods that exceeds what is available or allowed based on the associated documents or stock levels.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Stock: The quantity you are trying to receive is greater than the available stock for that item.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document (like a purchase order or delivery note) you are referencing may not have enough quantity allocated for the item.
  Quantity Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the quantity you are trying to process and the quantity specified in the associated document.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have enough stock available.
  Delivery Issues: The delivery or shipment may not have been fully processed or may have discrepancies in the quantities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Stock Levels: Verify the available stock for the item in question. You can do this using transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) to see the current stock levels.
  Review Associated Documents: Check the associated purchase order or delivery document to ensure that the quantities match what you are trying to receive. You can use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review the details.
  Adjust Quantities: If the stock is insufficient, adjust the quantity you are trying to receive to match the available stock or the quantity specified in the document.
  Confirm Deliveries: Ensure that all previous deliveries have been confirmed and processed correctly. If there are outstanding deliveries, they may need to be completed first.
  Batch Check: If batch management is in use, ensure that the specific batch you are trying to receive has enough stock available.
  Consult with Logistics Team: If you are unsure about the quantities or the status of the documents, consult with your logistics or inventory management team for clarification.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MIGO (Goods Movement), and MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the receiving action in SAP.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on inventory management processes within SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.