How To Fix ME312 - Please enter supplier, info record, agreement, or supplying plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Please enter supplier, info record, agreement, or supplying plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME312 - Please enter supplier, info record, agreement, or supplying plant ?

  The SAP error message ME312 ("Please enter supplier, info record, agreement, or supplying plant") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that the system requires specific information related to the supplier or the purchasing conditions, which has not been provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Supplier Information: The supplier (vendor) has not been specified in the purchasing document.
  Missing Info Record: The info record that links the supplier to the material is not maintained or is missing.
  Missing Agreement: If a purchasing agreement (like a contract) is required but not provided, this error can occur.
  Missing Supplying Plant: The plant from which the goods are to be supplied is not specified.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the required fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the purchasing module that are not set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Enter Supplier Information: Ensure that the supplier/vendor is specified in the purchase order or requisition.
  Maintain Info Record: Check if an info record exists for the material and supplier combination. If not, create or update the info record.
  Check Agreements: If a purchasing agreement is required, ensure that it is correctly referenced in the document.
  Specify Supplying Plant: Make sure that the supplying plant is entered in the purchasing document.
  Review Document Type: Verify that the document type being used is appropriate for the transaction and that all required fields are filled out.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the purchasing settings are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME11 (Create Info Record), ME12 (Change Info Record), or ME13 (Display Info Record) to manage info records.
  Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data and material master data are correctly maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchasing documents.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.