How To Fix N2M180 - It is not possible to change the merchandise category

N2M180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: It is not possible to change the merchandise category

What causes this issue?

You want to replace merchandise category &V2& with merchandise category
&V3& in item &V1&.

System Response

Item &V1& is already associated with other items. The Customizing
settings were checked and this showed that association partners were
selected for the item at merchandise category level.
The merchandise category cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

The merchandise category can only be changed if all associations
involving item &V1& are deleted.

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.

N2M180 - Details

• The SAP error message N2M180, which states "It is not possible to change the merchandise category," typically occurs in the context of managing merchandise categories in SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Data Consistency: The merchandise category may be linked to various master data records (like articles, pricing, etc.), and changing it could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions or processes may have restrictions that prevent changes to the merchandise category once it has been set.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the merchandise category.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts changes to merchandise categories after certain conditions are met (e.g., after a certain period or after certain transactions have been executed).
  Status of the Merchandise Category: The merchandise category