How To Fix ML029 - The info record does not exist

ML029 - Overview

• 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.

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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