How To Fix CP557 - Data is copied from the purchasing info record

CP557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Data is copied from the purchasing info record

System Response

The following data is copied from the purchasing info record:
sort string
material group
purchasing group
vendor and planned delivery time
price unit, net price and currency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP557 - Data is copied from the purchasing info record ?

  The SAP error message CP557, which states "Data is copied from the purchasing info record," typically occurs during the creation or modification of a purchasing document (like a purchase order) when the system attempts to pull data from the purchasing info record (PIR) but encounters an issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Info Record: The purchasing info record may not exist for the vendor-material combination, or it may be incomplete.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data stored in the info record.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the info record.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the proper retrieval of data from the info record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Info Record: Verify that the purchasing info record exists for the specific vendor and material combination. You can do this by navigating to the info record transaction (ME13) and checking the details.
  Complete the