How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO010 - Info record &1 is not valid for material &2 and supplier &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Info record &1 is not valid for material &2 and supplier &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO010 - Info record &1 is not valid for material &2 and supplier &3 ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO010 indicates that the info record specified is not valid for the given material and supplier combination. This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of purchase orders when the system checks the validity of the info record.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Info Record: The info record for the specified material and supplier does not exist or is not active.
  Incorrect Material or Supplier: The material number or supplier number entered may be incorrect or not matching the info record.
  Info Record Status: The info record may be marked as inactive or deleted.
  Plant-Specific Info Record: The info record may be plant-specific, and the plant specified in the purchase order does not match the plant in the info record.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the material or supplier numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Info Record: 
  
  Go to the transaction code ME13 (Display Info Record) and check if the info record exists for the specified material and supplier.
  Ensure that the info record is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Supplier:
  
  Double-check the material number and supplier number entered in the purchase order to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that the material is relevant for the supplier and that the supplier is authorized to supply that material.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  If the info record is plant-specific, ensure that the correct plant is specified in the purchase order.
  You can check the plant assignment in the info record details.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Info Record:
  
  If the info record does not exist, you may need to create a new info record using transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record).
  If the info record exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines within your organization regarding the creation and maintenance of info records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Info Record Fields: Familiarize yourself with the fields in the info record, such as material number, supplier number, plant, and validity dates.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.