How To Fix ML029 - The info record does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 029

• Message text: The info record does not exist

What causes this issue?

No <GL><GL:purchasing_info_record>purchasing_info_record</> exists in
the system for the material and supplier you have chosen.
This means:

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

- you have not manually maintained the info record<(>,<)>
- you have not created a PO for this material for this supplier<(>,<)>
- there is no outline purchase agreement with the supplier for this
material.

How to fix this error?

If you want to maintain an evaluation for this material, you must first
create a purchasing info record for the material with the supplier.

<DS:TRAN.ME11>Perform function</>
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML029 - The info record does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ML029, which states "The info record does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access a material info record that has not been created or is not available in the system for the specified vendor and material combination. This can happen in various transactions, such as when creating a purchase order or during inventory management processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Info Record: The most common cause is that the info record for the specified material and vendor combination has not been created.
  Incorrect Vendor or Material: You may have entered an incorrect vendor or material number, leading to the system not finding the corresponding info record.
  Data Deletion: The info record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Plant-Specific Info Record: The info record may exist, but it is not valid for the specific plant you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to view or create info records can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create Info Record: If the info record does not exist, you can create it using transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record). Ensure you enter the correct vendor and material details.
  Check Existing Info Records: Use transaction code ME12 (Change Info Record) or ME13 (Display Info Record) to check if the info record exists for the specified vendor and material. Make sure you are using the correct plant and other relevant details.
  Verify Vendor and Material: Double-check the vendor and material numbers you are using to ensure they are correct.
  Check for Deletion Flags: If the info record exists but is not accessible, check if it has been marked for deletion. You can do this in the info record maintenance screen.
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you suspect authorization issues, consult with your SAP security administrator to ensure you have the necessary permissions to access or create info records.
  
  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 Types: Understand the different types of info records (standard, consignment, subcontracting) and their specific requirements.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your material master and vendor master data are correctly maintained, as they are crucial for the creation of info records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ML029 error and successfully work with the info records in SAP.