How To Fix N2M080 - Creation of an item with reference to associations is not possible

N2M080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Creation of an item with reference to associations is not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to create an item for trading contract &V1& with reference to
item &V2& of trading contract &V3&. When this is created, an
association between the two items must also be created.

System Response

The referenced item &V2& of trading contract &V3& does not contain a
portfolio. It is not possible to associate an item that does not
contain a portfolio.
Creation with reference 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M080 - Creation of an item with reference to associations is not possible ?

  The SAP error message N2M080, which states "Creation of an item with reference to associations is not possible," typically occurs in the context of creating or managing items in SAP, particularly when dealing with associations in the Material Management (MM) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Reference: The item you are trying to create may be referencing an association that is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the creation of items with certain associations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the associations, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create items with the specified associations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the N2M080 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Association: Verify that the