How To Fix W_CB301 - Purchasing info record category &1 does not exist


W_CB301 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W_CB -

  • Message number: 301

  • Message text: Purchasing info record category &1 does not exist

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB301 - Purchasing info record category &1 does not exist ?
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    SAP Error Message:
    W_CB301 Purchasing info record category &1 does not exist
    
    
    Cause: This warning message occurs when the system tries to access or process a Purchasing Info Record (PIR) category that is not defined or does not exist in the system. The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the specific PIR category code that the system could not find. Purchasing Info Records are categorized by different types (e.g., Standard, Subcontracting, Consignment, Pipeline, etc.), and each category has a specific code. If the system encounters a category code that is not maintained or is invalid in the configuration, it triggers this warning. Common Scenarios: The PIR category used in a purchase order or material master is incorrect or not maintained. Custom or non-standard PIR categories are used but not configured properly. Data inconsistency or master data errors where the PIR category is missing or deleted. Migration or

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