How To Fix MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG032 - The PO item is not based on a purchasing info record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: The PO item is not based on a purchasing info record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG032 - The PO item is not based on a purchasing info record ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG032 indicates that the purchase order (PO) item you are trying to process is not linked to a purchasing info record. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a purchase order, and it typically means that the system cannot find the necessary purchasing information for the item in question.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Purchasing Info Record: There is no purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination in the system.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor: The material or vendor specified in the purchase order does not match any existing purchasing info records.
  Info Record Not Created: The purchasing info record has not been created for the specific material and vendor combination.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect settings or missing master data.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) and check if there is an existing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create one using transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Info Record:
  
  If the info record is missing, create it by entering the necessary details such as material number, vendor, purchasing organization, and other relevant data.
  If the info record exists but is not correctly set up, you may need to update it.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Vendor:
  
  Ensure that the material number and vendor in the purchase order match those in the purchasing info record.
  Check for any typos or discrepancies in the data.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Settings:
  
  Review the settings in the purchase order to ensure that they are correctly configured to use purchasing info records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process or need more detailed guidance, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that both material master and vendor master data are correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to purchasing info records and purchase orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your purchase order.