How To Fix N2M165 - The association quantity cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: The association quantity cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to change the association quantity as you requested.
This is because the open quantity in the preceding item &v1& &v2& &v3&
has the negative value &v4&.

System Response

The change cannot made in the system.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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 N2M165 - The association quantity cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message N2M165, which states "The association quantity cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management within the SAP system. This error is often related to the handling of stock or inventory quantities, particularly when dealing with associated items or components in a bill of materials (BOM) or during the processing of goods movements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked or Inconsistent Data: The association quantity may be locked due to ongoing transactions or inconsistencies in the data.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may not allow changes to the association quantity.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to the association quantity.
  Status of the Document: The document (e.g., purchase order, production order) may be in a status that does not allow changes to the association quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document you are working with is in a status that