How To Fix N2M188 - Association quantity has been transferred; deletion is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Association quantity has been transferred; deletion is not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to delete an association between document &V1& and item &V2&,
and document &V3& and item &V4&.

System Response

The association quantity between these two document items was already
transferred to a subsequent association, either in total or in part. It
is therefore not possible to delete the association.

How to fix this error?

The action was cancelled.

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 N2M188 - Association quantity has been transferred; deletion is not possible ?

  The SAP error message N2M188, which states "Association quantity has been transferred; deletion is not possible," typically occurs in the context of managing materials or inventory in SAP, particularly when dealing with the transfer of quantities between different stock types or locations.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to delete or modify an association (such as a stock transfer or a material movement) that has already been processed or where the associated quantity has been transferred. The system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity and ensure that inventory records remain accurate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Association: Verify if the association you are trying to delete has been fully processed. If the quantity has been transferred, you may need to reverse the transfer or adjust the inventory accordingly.
  
  
  Review Related Documents: Look for any related documents (like transfer orders, delivery documents, etc.) that may be