How To Fix WRF_REF405 - Plant &1 in purchasing info record &2 not valid!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_REF - Messages from References for Materials Without History

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Plant &1 in purchasing info record &2 not valid!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF405 - Plant &1 in purchasing info record &2 not valid! ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF405 indicates that there is an issue with the purchasing info record for a specific plant in the system. The message typically means that the purchasing info record for the specified plant is not valid or does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Info Record: The purchasing info record for the specified plant does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Info Record: The info record may exist but is inactive or has been marked for deletion.
  Plant-Specific Data: The info record may not have been created for the specific plant you are trying to use.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the vendor, material, or plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Info Record: Go to the transaction code ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) and check if the info record exists for the specified vendor and material combination for the given plant.
  Create Info Record: If the info record does not exist, you can create it using transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record). Ensure that you enter the correct vendor, material, and plant.
  Activate Info Record: If the info record exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or remove any deletion flags.
  Review Data: Ensure that all relevant data (vendor, material, plant) is correctly maintained and consistent across the system.
  Check Validity Dates: Ensure that the validity dates of the info record cover the date of the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that the vendor master data and material master data are correctly maintained.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create purchasing info records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message WRF_REF405 and ensure that the purchasing info record is valid for the specified plant.