How To Fix N2M072 - No associations possible for position &1 (no material number exists)

N2M072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No associations possible for position &1 (no material number exists)

What causes this issue?

No material has been entered for item &V1& in trading contract &V2&.
This is why you cannot create any association data for this item.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Add any missing data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

N2M072 - Details

• The SAP error message N2M072 indicates that there are no associations possible for a specific position because no material number exists for that position. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management or when dealing with positions in a project or organizational structure where a material is expected to be linked.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Material Number: The primary cause of this error is that the position you are trying to work with does not have an associated material number. This could be due to:
  
  The material not being created in the system.
  The material being deleted or marked as inactive.
  Incorrect configuration or data entry when creating the position.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the position and the material master.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or associate materials with positions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify if the material number exists in