How To Fix ME455 - Please enter an info record number

ME455 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Please enter an info record number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME455 - Please enter an info record number ?

  The SAP error message ME455 ("Please enter an info record number") typically occurs when a user is trying to create or process a purchase order or a related document that requires an info record, but the system does not have a valid info record number entered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Info Record: The most common cause is that the info record number has not been entered in the relevant field. An info record is necessary for the system to retrieve pricing and other details related to the vendor and material.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require an info record, but the user is not in the correct context or transaction to provide one.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect or incomplete info record number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Info Record Number: Ensure that you enter a valid info record number in the appropriate field. You can search for existing info records using the search