How To Fix N2M125 - Two-sided trading contract: manual changing of associations not possible

N2M125 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Two-sided trading contract: manual changing of associations not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to change or delete the associations for an item.

System Response

The item belongs to a two-sided trading contract. Manual changes to
associations are not possible for two-sided trading contracts.

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.

N2M125 - Details

• The SAP error message N2M125 indicates that there is an issue with a two-sided trading contract where manual changes to associations are not permitted. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or contracts that involve multiple parties, such as in trading or procurement scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contract Type: The error usually arises when the contract is defined as a two-sided trading contract, which means it involves two parties (e.g., buyer and seller). In such contracts, the system enforces certain rules to maintain data integrity.
  System Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent manual changes to associations (like changing the linked documents or parties) to avoid inconsistencies or errors in the contract data.
  Status of the Contract: The contract may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being finalized, completed, or in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract. If it is locked