How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC004 - Info record cannot be edited. Assign a valid purch. organization first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC - Manage Info Records Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Info record cannot be edited. Assign a valid purch. organization first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC004 - Info record cannot be edited. Assign a valid purch. organization first ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC004 indicates that you are trying to edit a purchasing info record, but the system requires a valid purchasing organization to be assigned first. This error typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when working with purchasing info records.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Purchasing Organization: The info record you are trying to edit does not have a valid purchasing organization assigned to it.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The purchasing organization may not be correctly specified in the info record or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the info record for the specified purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the purchasing info record in SAP (Transaction Code: ME13 or ME12).
  Verify if the purchasing organization is assigned to the info record. If it is missing, you will need to create or edit the info record to include a valid purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Assign a Valid Purchasing Organization:
  
  If you are creating a new info record, ensure that you select a valid purchasing organization from the dropdown list.
  If you are editing an existing info record, you may need to change the purchasing organization to one that is valid and active in your system.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization exists in the system and is properly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings (Transaction Code: OX01 for creating or maintaining purchasing organizations).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to edit the info record for the specified purchasing organization. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are still facing issues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  
  
  Purchasing Organization Configuration: Ensure that the purchasing organization is set up correctly in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully edit the purchasing info record.