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