How To Fix WRF_PCM137 - Catalog &; enter a purchasing info record manually for EAN &, matl no. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Catalog &; enter a purchasing info record manually for EAN &, matl no. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM137 - Catalog &; enter a purchasing info record manually for EAN &, matl no. & ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM137 indicates that there is an issue with the purchasing info record for a specific material and its associated EAN (European Article Number). This error typically arises when the system cannot find a purchasing info record for the specified material and EAN combination, which is necessary for processing purchasing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Info Record: The most common cause is that there is no purchasing info record created for the specified material and EAN combination in the system.
  Incorrect EAN or Material Number: The EAN or material number entered may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to missing records.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the material master or purchasing info record settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record).
  Enter the necessary details, including the material number and EAN.
  Fill in the required fields and save the record.
  
  
  
  Verify EAN and Material Number:
  
  Double-check the EAN and material number you are using to ensure they are correct.
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to verify the material details.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) to check if an info record exists for the material and EAN.
  If it exists, ensure that it is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you suspect data synchronization issues, check with your IT or SAP Basis team to ensure that all relevant data is synchronized across systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing info records for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify purchasing info records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PCM137 error and successfully create or manage the purchasing info record for the specified material and EAN.