How To Fix MH331 - No info record exists for &1 - change to generic article &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 331

• Message text: No info record exists for &1 - change to generic article &3

What causes this issue?

You have tried to display the purchasing data for variant &v1& for
vendor &v2&. This data does not, however, exist.

System Response

The data cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Goto the level for generic article &v3& or create the purchasing data
for the relevant variant. Note that you should only create purchasing
data specifically for the variant, if the purchasing data is different
from that of the generic article. If purchasing data does not exist for
a variant, the purchasing data for the generic articles is
automatically used in the purchase order.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH331 - No info record exists for &1 - change to generic article &3 ?

  The SAP error message MH331 indicates that there is no information record available for a specific material or article in the system. This typically occurs when trying to create or process a purchase order, production order, or other transactions that require reference to an information record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Info Record: The primary cause of this error is that there is no info record created for the specified material and vendor combination.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor: The material number or vendor number may be incorrect or not properly maintained in the system.
  Generic Article: The error message suggests that the system is trying to reference a generic article, which may not have a specific info record associated with it.
  Data Maintenance Issues: There may be issues with data maintenance, such as the info record being deleted or not created for the specific combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record).
  Enter the necessary details such as the material number, vendor number, and other relevant information.
  Save the info record to ensure it is available for future transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME12 (Change Info Record) or ME13 (Display Info Record) to check if an info record exists for the material and vendor combination.
  If it exists but is not valid, consider updating or correcting it.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Vendor:
  
  Ensure that the material number and vendor number you are using are correct.
  Check for any typos or discrepancies in the material master or vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Use Generic Article:
  
  If you are intentionally using a generic article, ensure that the generic article has the necessary info records created for it.
  You may need to create a new info record specifically for the generic article.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect info records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  
  
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained.
  Vendor Master: Check that the vendor master data is complete and accurate.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to info records and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MH331 error and ensure that the necessary info records are in place for your transactions.