How To Fix MEAO009 - Purchasing info record &1 not found (Check input parameters)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEAO - Messages for Development Class MEAO

• Message number: 009

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

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to find an info record satisfying the following
values:

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

Purchasing info record,,,,,,&V1&
Purchasing organization,,,,&V2&
Purchasing info record category,,,,&V3&
Plant,,,,,,,,,,,,&V4&
Neither was it able to find a cross-plant purchasing info record.
The purchasing info record may have been flagged for deletion.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the input parameters.
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 MEAO009 - Purchasing info record &1 not found (Check input parameters) ?

  The SAP error message MEAO009 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 that they match the existing records in the system.
  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 to create the record.
  Check for Deletion: Use transaction code ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) to check if the record exists but is marked for deletion. If it is, you can unmark it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access or create purchasing info records. Contact your SAP security administrator if needed.
  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 issues with the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Tables: The purchasing info records are stored in the table EINA (Purchasing Info Record: General Data) and EINE (Purchasing Info Record: Purchasing Organization Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues 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 MEAO009 error and successfully manage your purchasing info records in SAP.