How To Fix N2M201 - Preceding associations could not be separated

N2M201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Preceding associations could not be separated

What causes this issue?

Preceding associations should be separated.

System Response

The association between &V1& &V2& and &V3& &V4& contains a quantity
variance in one of the association partners. The quantity variance
affects the total quantity for the other association partner. It is
therefore not possible to separate the preceding associations.
Processing is abandoned.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M201 - Preceding associations could not be separated ?

  The SAP error message N2M201, which states "Preceding associations could not be separated," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with data models, particularly in the area of data extraction or transformation processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the relationships or associations between data entities that cannot be resolved or separated as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Model Issues: The error often arises from complex relationships in the data model where multiple associations are defined, and the system is unable to determine how to separate them for processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the data model or extraction settings that leads to ambiguity in how the associations should be handled.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the underlying data has integrity issues, such as missing keys or inconsistent relationships, it can lead to this error.
  Version Compatibility: Sometimes, the error can be related to compatibility issues