How To Fix N2M183 - Associations are deleted when the item is deleted

N2M183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Associations are deleted when the item is deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete item &V1& in trading contract &V2&.

System Response

The system has determined that trading contract item &V2& is associated
with other documents. By deleting the item, you ensure that the
associations are also deleted.

How to fix this error?

If this message is used as an error message, this means that it is not
possible to deleted the item. Before the item can be deleted, all
associations containing item &V1& have to be deleted.
If this message is used as an information message, warning message or
success message, the associations containing the item are also 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M183 - Associations are deleted when the item is deleted ?

  The SAP error message N2M183 indicates that associations related to a specific item are deleted when that item itself is deleted. This message typically arises in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or similar modules where items and their associations (like relationships to other materials, documents, or processes) are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete an item that has existing associations or dependencies. In SAP, certain items may have linked data or relationships that need to be handled before the item can be deleted. The system is warning you that deleting the item will also remove these associations, which may not be desirable.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Associations: Before deleting the item, check what associations exist. This can often be done through the item's details in the SAP interface. Look for any linked documents, materials, or processes.
  
  
  Remove Associations: If you determine that