How To Fix N2M153 - Inconsistent reassociation: quantity not correctly reassociated

N2M153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Inconsistent reassociation: quantity not correctly reassociated

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, you chose a user-defined reassociation strategy. After
reassociation is carried out on the basis of your implementation of
method 'DISTRIBUTION' of BAdI 'N2M_QUANTITY_DISTRIB', the system checks
that exactly the quantity that should be reassociated actually is
reassociated.

System Response

Reassociation was carried out for document item &V1&. A quantity of
&V2& &V3& should have been reassociated. However, a quantity of &V4&
&V3& was actually reassociated.
Processing is terminated.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M153 - Inconsistent reassociation: quantity not correctly reassociated ?

  The SAP error message N2M153, which states "Inconsistent reassociation: quantity not correctly reassociated," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the quantities being reassociated during a material document processing or inventory adjustment.
  Causes:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity being reassociated does not match the original quantity in the system. This can happen if there are discrepancies in the stock levels or if the quantities have been altered in the meantime.
  Incorrect Document Flow: If the document flow is not maintained correctly, such as missing or incorrect goods movements, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  User Errors: Manual entries or adjustments made by users that do not align with the system's expected values can trigger this error.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the material management module can lead to issues with quantity reassociation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Flow: Review the