How To Fix N2M134 - Reduction of association quantity by &1 &2 not possible

N2M134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Reduction of association quantity by &1 &2 not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to reduce an association quantity by &V1& &V2&. As a result,
the actually associated quantity of the preceding association is
increased by the same quantity, in other words, by &V3& &V2&.

System Response

The reduction in the association has an effect on the preceding item
&V3&. However, this item only has an open quantity of &V4& &V2&. As a
result, the association quantity cannot be reduced.

How to fix this error?

Correct the quantity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M134 - Reduction of association quantity by &1 &2 not possible ?

  The SAP error message N2M134 "Reduction of association quantity by &1 &2 not possible" typically occurs in the context of managing associations in SAP, particularly in modules related to materials management or production planning. This error indicates that there is an attempt to reduce the quantity of an association (such as a component in a bill of materials or a production order) that cannot be processed due to certain constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Quantity Constraints: The quantity you are trying to reduce may be less than the minimum required quantity for the association.
  Status of the Document: The document (e.g., production order, purchase order) may be in a status that does not allow for changes to the association quantities.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other documents or processes that prevent the reduction of the quantity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to association quantities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Minimum Quantity Requirements: