How To Fix QM191 - Purchasing info record does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Purchasing info record does not exist

What causes this issue?

For the selected material/supplier combination, no purchasing info
record has been maintained for the sales organization you entered and
plant you selected. Therefore, the system cannot determine default
values for certain fields.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create a <DS:TRAN.ME11>purchasing info record</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM191 - Purchasing info record does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QM191, which states "Purchasing info record does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a quality management (QM) document that requires a purchasing info record (PIR) but cannot find one in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a quality notification or inspection lot.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Info Record: The most common cause is that there is no purchasing info record created for the material and vendor combination you are working with.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor: You may be using the wrong material number or vendor in your transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material not being properly linked to the vendor.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The purchasing info record may exist, but it might not be valid for the specific plant you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record).
  Enter the necessary details such as material number, vendor, and plant.
  Save the record.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) or ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) to check if a PIR exists for the material and vendor combination.
  Ensure that the record is valid for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Vendor:
  
  Double-check that you are using the correct material number and vendor in your transaction.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing info record is assigned to the correct plant. If the PIR exists but is not valid for the plant you are using, you will need to create or modify it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the data or need assistance, consult with your organization's master data management team to ensure that all necessary records are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that the material master and vendor master data are correctly maintained and up to date.
  
  
  Quality Management Integration: Understand how quality management processes are integrated with purchasing and ensure that all necessary records are in place for seamless operations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM191 error and ensure that the necessary purchasing info records are available for your quality management processes.