How To Fix N2M291 - Creation with N2M reference not possible: No suitable items found

N2M291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Creation with N2M reference not possible: No suitable items found

What causes this issue?

You would like to create an item of a both-sided trading contract with
reference to a one-sided trading contract that is associated with
another one-sided trading contract, so that the new item refers to both
one-sided contracts (creation with n2m reference).

System Response

The associated quantities of all items of the referenced trading
contract have already been transferred to other items. Therefore, it is
not possible to create a new item with n2m reference to the trading
contract you entered.

How to fix this error?

Choose another trading contract as the referenced trading contract, or
create the item without reference.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message N2M291 - Creation with N2M reference not possible: No suitable items found ?

  The SAP error message N2M291, which states "Creation with N2M reference not possible: No suitable items found," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with the creation of purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or other procurement-related documents that reference materials or items.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system could not find any suitable items that match the criteria for the N2M (Material to Material) reference. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Material Master Data: The material you are trying to reference may not exist, or its master data may not be set up correctly.
  Item Status: The items you are trying to reference may be inactive or blocked for procurement.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the N2M reference may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may not allow for the creation