How To Fix WV051 - Purchasing info record &1 &2 (&3) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Purchasing info record &1 &2 (&3) does not exist

What causes this issue?

To check the source of supply for the current material, vendor &V4& and
plant &V3&, the system has to access purchasing information record &V1&
for purchasing organization &V2&. This purchasing record does not,
however, exist.

System Response

The system cannot calculate a sales price for the current pricing item.

How to fix this error?

Check the purchasing information records for the current material and
vendor (<DS:TRAN.ME1M>Display list of info records</>). Look out for
deletion flags.
Check if the indicator 'Conditions at plant level' (maintained in the
'Purchasing/distribution' view of the plant master data) excludes any
existing purchasing information records. (<DS:TRAS.WB03>Display
plant</>).
if no valid purchasing information records exist, create the required
purchasing data for the material in material maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV051 - Purchasing info record &1 &2 (&3) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WV051 indicates that a purchasing info record does not exist for the specified material and vendor combination. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchase order, and the system cannot find the relevant info record that links the vendor to the material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Info Record: The most common cause is that the purchasing info record has not been created for the specified material and vendor.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor: The material number or vendor number entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The info record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Plant-Specific Info Record: The info record may exist, but it is not valid for the specific plant you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from accessing the info record.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create Info Record: If the info record does not exist, you can create it using transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record). Ensure you enter the correct material and vendor details.
  Check Existing Info Records: Use transaction code ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) to check if the info record exists for the specified material and vendor. Make sure you are checking for the correct plant.
  Verify Material and Vendor: Double-check the material number and vendor number for any typos or errors.
  Check for Deletion Flags: If the info record exists but is not accessible, check if it has been marked for deletion. You can do this in the info record display (ME13).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create purchasing info records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Tables:
  
  EINA: Purchasing Info Record (General Data)
  EINE: Purchasing Info Record (Purchasing Organization Data)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchasing info records and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV051 error and successfully create or process your purchasing documents.