How To Fix N2M138 - Aggregated data missing. Automatic adjustment of association not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Aggregated data missing. Automatic adjustment of association not possible

What causes this issue?

After a change to the quantity of item &V1&, associations should be
adjusted automatically.

System Response

Automatic adjustment of the associations is not possible as the system
did not find any aggregated data for item &V1&. The item belongs to
trading contract &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Processing is terminated.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M138 - Aggregated data missing. Automatic adjustment of association not possible ?

  The SAP error message N2M138, which states "Aggregated data missing. Automatic adjustment of association not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data management and reporting functionalities, particularly when dealing with aggregated data in the context of financial or operational reporting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Aggregated Data: The error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary aggregated data that is required for the automatic adjustment of associations. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being aggregated correctly in the source system.
  Missing entries in the database that should have been aggregated.
  Issues with the data extraction or transformation processes that lead to incomplete data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to find or process the aggregated data.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data, such as mismatched keys or incorrect relationships between data entities, the system may not be able to perform the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Sources: Verify that the data sources from which the aggregated data is derived are complete and correctly configured. Ensure that all necessary data entries are present.
  
  
  Review Aggregation Logic: Examine the logic used for data aggregation. Ensure that it is correctly implemented and that it aligns with the expected data structure.
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks: Perform consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries. This may involve running reports or queries to validate the integrity of the data.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to data aggregation and associations in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Manual Adjustment: If automatic adjustment is not possible, consider performing a manual adjustment of the associations based on the available data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in data management and reporting are adequately trained and have access to documentation that outlines best practices for data aggregation and reporting in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the N2M138 error and implement a solution to resolve it.