How To Fix CK280 - No purchasing info record operation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 280

• Message text: No purchasing info record operation &

What causes this issue?

The valuation of an externally processed operation should read a
purchasing info record according to the valuation strategy. This is not
possible because the externally processed operation has not been
maintained sufficiently.

System Response

If another valuation strategy was specified in the strategy sequence,
it will be used for valuation.

How to fix this error?

Please check the settings for valuation variant &V4& or maintain the
data for external processing in the operation:
Routing seq. : &V2&
Operation : &V1&
Sub-operation : &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK280 - No purchasing info record operation & ?

  The SAP error message CK280 "No purchasing info record operation &" typically occurs in the context of material management and costing when the system cannot find a purchasing info record for a specific material and vendor combination. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create a purchase order, perform a goods movement, or during the costing process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Info Record: The most common cause is that there is no purchasing info record (PIR) created for the specific material and vendor combination.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor: The material number or vendor number entered may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or vendor master.
  Purchasing Organization Issues: The purchasing organization may not be correctly assigned or may not have the necessary data set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record).
  Enter the necessary details such as material number, vendor number, and purchasing organization.
  Save the record.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) or ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) to check if an info record exists for the material and vendor.
  If it exists, ensure that it is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Vendor:
  
  Double-check the material number and vendor number for any typos or errors.
  Ensure that the material is correctly set up in the material master (transaction code MM03).
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the vendor and that it has the necessary data set up.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further investigation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that both material master and vendor master data are correctly maintained and up to date.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on purchasing info records and related processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CK280 error in SAP.