How To Fix WU529 - A purchasing info record exists at plant level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 529

• Message text: A purchasing info record exists at plant level

What causes this issue?

A purchasing info record for plant &V4& was found at plant level for
material &V2& in unit of measure &V3&.

System Response

Price activation at plant group level may lead to incorrect results for
plant group &V1&.

How to fix this error?

You can activate prices at plant group level by changing the price
activation type of plant group &V1&. To do this, change the price
activation type indicator to "Plant" in the plant group overview.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU529 - A purchasing info record exists at plant level ?

  The SAP error message WU529 indicates that a purchasing info record already exists at the plant level for the material you are trying to create or modify. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new purchasing info record for a material and vendor combination that already has an existing record in the system for the same plant.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Info Record: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a purchasing info record for the specified material and vendor at the plant level.
  Data Entry Error: It may also occur due to incorrect data entry, where the user might be trying to create a record that is already present.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) to check if an info record already exists for the specified material and vendor at the plant level.
  Enter the material number, vendor number, and plant to see if the record is present.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Record:
  
  If an existing info record is found, you can modify it using transaction code ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) if you need to update any details.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing Record:
  
  If the existing info record is no longer needed, you can delete it using transaction code ME14 (Delete Purchasing Info Record). Be cautious with this option, as it will remove the record permanently.
  
  
  
  Create New Info Record:
  
  If you need to create a new info record for a different plant or vendor, ensure that you are entering the correct details and that they do not conflict with existing records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Purchasing Info Record: This is a record that contains information about the relationship between a vendor and a material, including pricing, conditions, and other relevant data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME14: Delete Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on purchasing info records and related processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU529 error and manage your purchasing info records effectively.