How To Fix ME228 - No suitable info records found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 228

• Message text: No suitable info records found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME228 - No suitable info records found ?

  The SAP error message ME228 "No suitable info records found" typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase order or a purchase requisition, and the system cannot find any valid info records that match the criteria you have entered. Info records are used in SAP to store information about the relationship between a vendor and a material, including pricing and conditions.
  Causes of ME228
  
  Missing Info Records: There are no info records created for the combination of the vendor and material you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Vendor or Material: The vendor or material number entered may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Info Record Status: The info record may be inactive or blocked.
  Plant or Purchasing Organization: The info record may not be valid for the specific plant or purchasing organization you are working with.
  Validity Period: The info record may be outside of its validity period (start and end dates).
  Purchasing Group: The purchasing group associated with the info record may not match the one you are using.
  
  Solutions to ME228
  
  
  Create Info Record: If no info record exists, you will need to create one. You can do this using transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record).
  
  Enter the vendor and material number.
  Fill in the necessary details such as purchasing organization, plant, and pricing information.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Info Records: Use transaction code ME12 (Change Info Record) or ME13 (Display Info Record) to check if an info record exists for the vendor and material combination.
  
  Ensure that the info record is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor and Material: Double-check that you are using the correct vendor and material numbers. You can use transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor) and MM03 (Display Material) to verify their details.
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Ensure that the info record is valid for the date you are trying to create the purchase order or requisition. If the validity period has expired, you may need to update the info record.
  
  
  Review Plant and Purchasing Organization: Make sure that the info record is set up for the correct plant and purchasing organization. If necessary, create a new info record for the correct combination.
  
  
  Check Purchasing Group: Ensure that the purchasing group associated with the info record matches the one you are using in your transaction.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  ME1M: Info Records by Material
  ME1L: Info Records by Vendor
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing info records and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify info records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME228 error and successfully create your purchase order or requisition.