How To Fix N2M137 - The new quantity is smaller than the associated quantity

N2M137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 137

• Message text: The new quantity is smaller than the associated quantity

What causes this issue?

You want to reduce a quantity to &V1& &V2&. Associations should be
adjusted automatically.

System Response

There are associations with a quantity of &V3& &V2& for the item.

How to fix this error?

If the message is issued as an error, you must correct the quantity you
entered, as the system does not allow a quantity that is smaller than
the associated quantity.
If this message is issued as information, a warning, or success
message, the quantity is accepted. The associations are adjusted
automatically.

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 N2M137 - The new quantity is smaller than the associated quantity ?

  The SAP error message N2M137, which states "The new quantity is smaller than the associated quantity," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that you are trying to adjust or change a quantity in a way that violates the existing associations or constraints in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Adjustment: You are attempting to reduce the quantity of a material or item that is linked to other transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or stock transfers.
  Stock Levels: The system has a minimum stock level or associated quantity that must be maintained, and your adjustment would violate this requirement.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions that reference the quantity you are trying to change, preventing you from making the adjustment.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the error may occur if the batch quantity is being reduced below the quantity that is already allocated or reserved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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