MEAO008 - Purchasing info record &1 not found (Check input parameter)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEAO - Messages for Development Class MEAO

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Purchasing info record &1 not found (Check input parameter)

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to find purchasing info record &V1&. The latter
may have been flagged for deletion.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the value of the input parameter.
Check whether the purchasing info record has been flagged for deletion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEAO008 - Purchasing info record &1 not found (Check input parameter) ?

  The SAP error message MEAO008 indicates that the system could not find a purchasing info record for the specified input parameters. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes when trying to access or create a purchasing info record for a material and vendor combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Info Record: The most common cause is that there is no existing purchasing info record for the specified material and vendor combination in the system.
  Incorrect Input Parameters: The input parameters (such as material number, vendor number, or plant) may be incorrect or not matching any existing records.
  Data Deletion: The purchasing info record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create purchasing info records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the purchasing module that prevent the system from retrieving the info record.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Parameters: Verify that the material number, vendor number, and any other relevant parameters are entered correctly. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  Create Info Record: If the purchasing info record does not exist, you can create a new one using transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record). Ensure that you have the necessary data (material, vendor, purchasing organization, etc.) to create the record.
  Check Existing Records: Use transaction code ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) to check if the info record exists for the specified combination. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Review Deletion Flags: Check if the info record has been marked for deletion. You can do this in the info record display (ME13) and remove the deletion flag if necessary.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to access or create purchasing info records. Contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the purchasing module is set up correctly and that there are no underlying configuration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to purchasing info records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing info records and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEAO008 error and successfully manage purchasing info records in SAP.