How To Fix IW141 - Enter either info record or outline agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Enter either info record or outline agreement

What causes this issue?

You have tried to enter an outline agreement and an info record in an
operation.

System Response

The system checks that either only an info record, or only an outline
agreement is entered.
Purchasing data for external procurement is derived from both the info
record and the outline agreement. Contradictory purchasing data could
be determined for the entries in both fields.

How to fix this error?

Enter either only an info record or only an outline agreement.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW141 - Enter either info record or outline agreement ?

  The SAP error message IW141 ("Enter either info record or outline agreement") typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a maintenance order or a service order in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires either an info record or an outline agreement to be specified for the procurement of materials or services related to the order.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Info Record or Outline Agreement: The most common cause of this error is that the system cannot find a valid info record or outline agreement for the material or service you are trying to procure. An info record is a link between a vendor and a material, while an outline agreement is a long-term purchasing agreement with a vendor.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the purchasing or materials management module that prevent the system from recognizing existing info records or outline agreements.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered