How To Fix ML028 - Please enter either material number or info record number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Please enter either material number or info record number

What causes this issue?

You have tried to save an evaluation per material (i.e. at info record
level) without entering a specific material.
Or you have entered the material number and, in addition, the <GL>
<GL:purchasing_info_record>info record number</>.

How to fix this error?

Enter either the number of your material or the info record number for
the material with a certain supplier.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML028 - Please enter either material number or info record number ?

  The SAP error message ML028 ("Please enter either material number or info record number") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when working with purchasing documents or material master records. This error indicates that the system requires either a material number or an info record number to proceed with the transaction, but neither has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a material number or an info record number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Screen Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen that requires these inputs without providing them.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or info records in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  Ensure that you enter either a valid material number or a valid info record number in the appropriate field.
  If you are unsure of the material number, you can use the search function (often represented by a magnifying glass icon) to find the correct material.
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Verify that the material number or info record number you are entering exists in the system. You can do this by checking the material master or info records in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., MM03 for material master, ME13 for info records).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context:
  
  Make sure you are in the correct transaction that requires either a material number or an info record number. If you are in a transaction that does not require these inputs, you may need to navigate to a different transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields for a specific transaction, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material or info record data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  Training: If you are new to SAP or the materials management module, consider undergoing training to better understand how to navigate and use the system effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ML028 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.