How To Fix N2M194 - Association candidate &1 &2, item &3 cannot be blocked

N2M194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Association candidate &1 &2, item &3 cannot be blocked

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

No association quantities can be entered for association candidates
&V1& &V2&, item &V3&. This is because the final indicator has already
been set. The candidate is therefore not identified as "blocked".

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M194 - Association candidate &1 &2, item &3 cannot be blocked ?

  The SAP error message N2M194 indicates that there is an issue with blocking an association candidate in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing associations in SAP, particularly in modules related to materials management, sales and distribution, or similar areas where item associations are relevant.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "N2M194 Association candidate &1 &2, item &3 cannot be blocked" can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Status of the Item: The item you are trying to block may already be in a status that does not allow it to be blocked. For example, it might be in use in a transaction or have dependencies that prevent it from being blocked.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to block the item. This can happen if the user role does not include permissions for blocking items.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent certain items