How To Fix N2M148 - Quantity for association cross-reference is zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Quantity for association cross-reference is zero

What causes this issue?

You want to flag the association as cross-referenced.

System Response

If an association is to be flagged as cross-referenced, it must have a
quantity that is relevant for cross-referencing. You selected an
association for which this quantity is initial.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M148 - Quantity for association cross-reference is zero ?

  The SAP error message N2M148, which states "Quantity for association cross-reference is zero," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the quantity associated with a cross-reference in the system, which is often related to the handling of materials or inventory items.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Quantity: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a transaction (like a goods movement, inventory adjustment, or similar) where the quantity for a specific material or item is zero. This can happen if:
  
  The item was not properly received or recorded.
  There is a mismatch in the expected quantity versus the actual quantity.
  The item has been marked for deletion or is inactive.
  
  
  
  Cross-Reference Issues: The error may also arise from issues with cross-references in the material master data, where the system expects a certain quantity to be associated