What is purchasing info record in SAP (MM-PUR - Purchasing)?

SAP Term: purchasing info record

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A source of information for the procurement of a certain material from a certain vendor.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A purchasing info record is a master data record in the SAP Materials Management (MM) module that stores information about a vendor and the materials or services they provide. It contains information such as the vendor’s name, address, payment terms, and pricing. It also stores information about the material or service being purchased, such as the material number, description, and unit of measure. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The purchasing info record is used to store all of the necessary information about a vendor and their materials or services. This information can then be used when creating purchase orders or contracts. The purchasing info record can also be used to set up automatic price updates for certain materials or services. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a purchasing info record, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly. This will ensure that the correct pricing and payment terms are applied when creating purchase orders or contracts. It is also important to keep the purchasing info record up-to-date with any changes in pricing or payment terms from the vendor. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on purchasing info records, please refer to SAP Help documentation on MM-PUR Purchasing.