How To Fix N2M290 - Trading contract &1: No association management possible for a shadow TC

N2M290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Trading contract &1: No association management possible for a shadow TC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M290 - Trading contract &1: No association management possible for a shadow TC ?

  The SAP error message N2M290 indicates that there is an issue with the association management for a shadow trading contract (TC). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's contract management or trading contract functionalities, particularly when dealing with shadow contracts, which are often used for temporary or provisional agreements.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "No association management possible for a shadow TC" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Shadow Contract Status: The shadow trading contract may not be in a status that allows for association management. Shadow contracts are often used for temporary purposes and may not have the same capabilities as standard contracts.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow for association management on shadow contracts. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the contract management module.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the