How To Fix MGW_UTILITIES013 - Material & has no info records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGW_UTILITIES - Article Master: Messages for Enhancement Programs

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material & has no info records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGW_UTILITIES013 - Material & has no info records ?

  The SAP error message MGW_UTILITIES013 indicates that there are no information records available for a specific material in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires access to purchasing information records, such as creating a purchase order or a purchase requisition.
  Cause:
  
  No Info Records Created: The most common reason for this error is that there are no info records created for the specified material and vendor combination.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor: The material number or vendor number entered may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The info records may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Plant-Specific Info Records: If the info records are plant-specific, ensure that the correct plant is being referenced in the transaction.
  Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization may not have any info records for the specified material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create Info Records: If no info records exist, you can create them using the transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record). Ensure you enter the correct material and vendor details.
  Check Existing Info Records: Use transaction code ME12 (Change Info Record) or ME13 (Display Info Record) to check if any info records exist for the material and vendor combination.
  Verify Material and Vendor: Double-check the material number and vendor number for accuracy. Ensure that they are correctly entered in the transaction.
  Check Plant and Purchasing Organization: Ensure that you are using the correct plant and purchasing organization in your transaction. If the info record is plant-specific, it must match the plant you are working with.
  Review Deletion Flags: Check if the info records have been marked for deletion. If so, you may need to remove the deletion flag or create a new info record.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  ME1M: Display Info Records by Material
  ME1L: Display Info Records by Vendor
  
  
  Info Record Structure: An info record contains data about the material and vendor relationship, including pricing, conditions, and delivery terms.
  Purchasing Organization: Ensure that the purchasing organization is set up correctly and has the necessary authorizations to create or access info records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary info records are in place for your transactions.