How To Fix N2M256 - No associations exist for storage location &1 and batch &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: No associations exist for storage location &1 and batch &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M256 - No associations exist for storage location &1 and batch &2 ?

  The SAP error message N2M256 indicates that there are no associations for a specific storage location and batch number. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or batch management when trying to perform operations related to stock, such as transferring, posting, or displaying stock information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Batch Record: The batch number specified does not exist in the system for the given storage location.
  Incorrect Storage Location: The storage location may not be set up to handle the specified batch.
  Batch Management Settings: The batch management settings for the material may not be correctly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the material, storage location, or batch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Existence: Verify that the batch number exists in the system for the specified material and storage location. You can do this by using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check the batch details.
  
  
  Verify Storage Location: Ensure