How To Fix PIC01404 - No info record exists for material &1 and vendor &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 404

• Message text: No info record exists for material &1 and vendor &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01404 - No info record exists for material &1 and vendor &2 ?

  The SAP error message PIC01404 indicates that there is no information record available for the specified material and vendor combination. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase order or perform a related transaction that requires an info record, but the system cannot find one for the given material and vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Info Record: The most common cause is that an info record has not been created for the specified material and vendor.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor: The material number or vendor number entered may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  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.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record).
  Enter the material number and vendor number.
  Fill in the required fields and save the record.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME12 (Change Info Record) or ME13 (Display Info Record) to check if an info record exists for the material and vendor.
  Ensure that the info record is not marked for deletion and is valid for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Vendor:
  
  Double-check the material number and vendor number for any typos or errors.
  Ensure that both the material and vendor are active and correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Check:
  
  If the info record exists, ensure that it is valid for the specific plant you are working with. Info records can be plant-specific, and if the plant is not specified or is incorrect, the system will not find the record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance. They may have access to additional tools or logs to diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  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 Fields: When creating or checking an info record, be aware of key fields such as:
  
  Vendor
  Material
  Plant
  Purchasing Organization
  Validity Dates
  Conditions (pricing, terms, etc.)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing info records and related purchasing processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PIC01404 error and successfully create or manage your purchasing documents in SAP.