How To Fix N2M085 - Document &1 is blocked. Creation of an item with reference not possible

N2M085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Document &1 is blocked. Creation of an item with reference not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to associate items that belong to document &V1&.

System Response

As document &V1& is locked, items of the document cannot be associated.
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.

N2M085 - Details

• The SAP error message N2M085 indicates that a document (identified by &1) is blocked, which prevents the creation of an item with reference to that document. This error typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, such as when dealing with purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional documents.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further processing. For example, it could be blocked for changes due to approval processes or other business rules.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify items related to the blocked document.
  Document Locking: The document might be locked by another user or process, preventing any changes or references to it.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the creation of items based on the status of the referenced document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document in question.