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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  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 data upload issues where PIR categories were not correctly assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the PIR Category Code:
  
  Identify the PIR category code causing the issue (from the message variable &1).
  Verify if this category exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Info Record ? Maintain Info Record Categories.
  Check if the PIR category code is defined and active.
  If missing, create or activate the required PIR category.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  Review the Purchasing Info Record master data for the material/vendor combination.
  Ensure the PIR category assigned is valid and consistent.
  Correct or recreate the PIR if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order or Material Master:
  
  If the error occurs during PO creation, verify the PIR category used.
  Ensure the material master and vendor master data are consistent with the PIR category.
  
  
  
  Data Migration / Upload:
  
  If the error arises after data migration, check the migration templates and data for correct PIR category codes.
  Re-upload or correct the data as needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11 - Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12 - Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13 - Display Purchasing Info Record
  SPRO - Customizing for PIR categories
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  EINA - Purchasing Info Record: General Data
  EINE - Purchasing Info Record: Purchasing Organization Data
  T024 - Purchasing Groups
  T024E - PIR Categories
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Purchasing Info Records
  SAP OSS Notes related to PIR category issues (search with message number W_CB301)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W_CB301 indicates that the system cannot find the specified Purchasing Info Record category. The fix involves verifying and maintaining the PIR categories in configuration and ensuring master data consistency.
  
  If you provide the exact PIR category code from the message, I can help you with more specific guidance!