How To Fix N2M071 - No associated items found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No associated items found

What causes this issue?

You want to change associations for item &V1& (&V2& &V3&).

System Response

The system cannot determine associations that can be changed for item
&V1&.
Possible reasons for this:
No associations have been assigned to item &V1& yet
The assigned associations cannot be changed at the moment because the
base document has already been processed and therefore cannot be
locked.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M071 - No associated items found ?

  The SAP error message N2M071 "No associated items found" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents, inventory management, or related transactions. This error indicates that the system could not find any associated items for the document or transaction you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Document Reference: The document you are trying to access may not have any associated items due to incorrect references or missing entries.
  Data Deletion: The associated items may have been deleted or not created properly in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve associated items may be too restrictive or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to view certain documents or items may lead to this error.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the association of items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Reference: Ensure that you are using the correct document number or reference. Verify that the document exists and is active.
  Review Associated Items: Check if the associated items were created correctly. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction and checking the item list.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are using selection criteria to filter items, try broadening the criteria to see if any items appear.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the associated items. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to check for any underlying system issues or configuration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), or MB51 (Material Document List) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.