How To Fix WB038 - No purchasing info record exists for supplier selected for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No purchasing info record exists for supplier selected for material &

What causes this issue?

No purchasing info record exists for vendor selected for material &v1&.

System Response

In the assortment list the material will appear with no source of
supply if supply is not to be via the distribution center.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB038 - No purchasing info record exists for supplier selected for material & ?

  The SAP error message WB038 indicates that there is no purchasing info record available for the specified supplier and material combination. This error typically occurs when trying to create or process a purchase order or when performing a related purchasing transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Info Record: The primary cause of this error is that there is no purchasing info record (PIR) created for the specific material and vendor combination in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor or Material: The vendor or material number entered may be incorrect or not properly maintained in the system.
  Data Maintenance Issues: The info record may have been deleted or not yet created after the vendor or material was set up.
  Purchasing Organization: The purchasing organization may not be correctly assigned or may not have the necessary info records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record).
  Enter the necessary details such as the vendor, material, and purchasing organization.
  Fill in the required fields and save the record.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) or ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) to check if an info record exists for the vendor and material.
  If it exists, ensure that it is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor and Material:
  
  Double-check the vendor and material numbers for any typos or discrepancies.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary purchasing data maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the vendor and that it has the necessary info records.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME1M: Display Purchasing Info Records by Material
  ME1L: Display Purchasing Info Records by Vendor
  
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that both vendor master data and material master data are correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on purchasing info records and their importance in the procurement process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB038 error and successfully create or process your purchasing documents.