How To Fix N2M115 - No associations are permitted for item &1

N2M115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 115

• Message text: No associations are permitted for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M115 - No associations are permitted for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message N2M115 "No associations are permitted for item &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with item associations in purchasing documents or material master records. This error indicates that the system does not allow any associations for the specified item.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Item Type Restrictions: The item type you are trying to associate may not support associations. For example, certain item categories in purchasing documents (like standard, subcontracting, or consignment) may have restrictions on associations.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow associations for specific item categories or materials. This could be due to settings in the document type or item category configuration.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the item may have settings that prevent associations. For example, if the material is marked as a non-stock item or