How To Fix N2M195 - Operation cannot be run as the association partner is not blocked

N2M195 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Operation cannot be run as the association partner is not blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to change an association with association partner &V1& &V2&,
item &V3&.

System Response

The operation cannot be run as the trading contract to which the
association partner is assigned, is not blocked.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

N2M195 - Details

• The SAP error message N2M195, which states "Operation cannot be run as the association partner is not blocked," typically occurs in the context of managing business partner relationships, particularly in the area of master data management or when dealing with business partner associations in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to perform an operation (such as blocking or unblocking a business partner) on a business partner that is associated with another partner that is not in a blocked status. The system requires that the associated partner be blocked before certain operations can be executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Associated Partner:
  
  Identify the business partner that is causing the issue. You can do this by reviewing the details of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check the status of the associated partner.
  
  
  
  Block the Associated Partner:
  
  If