How To Fix N2M087 - No items selected for association

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 087

• Message text: No items selected for association

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

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

For item &V2& and related follow-on items, the system suggested the
quantities that are still open. However, you did not select any of
these quantities, so the item has a quantity of zero.
Creation with reference is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M087 - No items selected for association ?

  The SAP error message N2M087 "No items selected for association" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with the association of materials or items in a transaction. This error indicates that the system did not find any items that meet the criteria for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  No Items Available: The most common cause is that there are no items available for selection based on the criteria you have set in the transaction.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing items. This could be due to incorrect filters or parameters.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain items.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise if the transaction context does not allow for the selection of items, such as when trying to associate items that are not in the same status or category.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that they are correct and that they match the items you expect to see.
  Verify Item Availability: Check if there are indeed items available for selection. You can do this by running a report or query to see if the items exist in the system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and select the items. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no missing or incorrect entries in the database that could be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to ensure you are following the correct process.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to material management, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error.
  User Forums: SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the N2M087 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.