How To Fix N2M190 - Movmnt type cannot be changed: Item is associated with different batches

N2M190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Movmnt type cannot be changed: Item is associated with different batches

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M190 - Movmnt type cannot be changed: Item is associated with different batches ?

  The SAP error message N2M190 indicates that there is an issue with changing the movement type for a material document because the item is associated with different batches. This typically occurs in inventory management when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves changing the movement type of a material that has batch management enabled.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management: The material in question is batch-managed, meaning it is tracked by specific batches. Each batch can have different characteristics, and SAP requires that the movement type be consistent with the batch information.
  Different Batches: The item you are trying to change is associated with multiple batches, and SAP does not allow changing the movement type when there are discrepancies in batch assignments.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes, or there may be other transactions that have locked the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Assignment: Review the batches associated with the