How To Fix N2M287 - Overassociation due to distribution: manual adjustments required

N2M287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Overassociation due to distribution: manual adjustments required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M287 - Overassociation due to distribution: manual adjustments required ?

  The SAP error message N2M287, which indicates "Overassociation due to distribution: manual adjustments required," typically arises in the context of SAP's Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules. This error is related to the distribution of quantities in a process where the system detects that the total quantity associated with a particular distribution exceeds the expected or allowable limits.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Overassociation: This error usually occurs when the system identifies that the total quantity of items being distributed exceeds the available or expected quantity. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect manual entries during the distribution process.
  Changes in the underlying data (like stock levels or order quantities) that were not reflected in the distribution.
  Configuration issues in the distribution settings or rules.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to mismatches in expected versus actual quantities.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the system for distribution might not be aligned with the business