How To Fix N2M086 - The open quantity of the referece item is zero

N2M086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: The open quantity of the referece item is zero

What causes this issue?

You want to create an item for trading contract &V1& by referencing
item &V2& of trading contract &V3&. When the item is created, an
association between the two items is to be created.

System Response

Item &V2& of trading contract &V3& has already been associated in full.
No new associations can be created.
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M086 - The open quantity of the referece item is zero ?

  The SAP error message N2M086, which states "The open quantity of the reference item is zero," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a line item (such as a purchase order or a sales order) that has no remaining open quantity available for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Completed Transactions: The reference item may have already been fully processed, meaning that all quantities have been delivered, invoiced, or otherwise completed.
  Incorrect Reference: The item being referenced may not be the correct one, or it may have been deleted or closed in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as referencing the wrong document or item number.
  Stock Management Issues: The stock levels may have been adjusted or updated, leading to a situation where the open quantity is now zero.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Reference Item: Verify the reference