How To Fix 62358 - Evaluation criteria & is already being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Evaluation criteria & is already being used

What causes this issue?

You want to assign the evaluation criteria &V1& to a priority. However
the evaluation criteria has already been assigned to a priority.

System Response

You entry will not be accepted.

How to fix this error?

When defining the sequence of the evaluation criteria, you may use each
one once only.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62358 - Evaluation criteria & is already being used ?

  The SAP error message "62358 Evaluation criteria & is already being used" typically occurs in the context of managing evaluation criteria in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to procurement, supplier evaluation, or similar areas. This error indicates that the evaluation criteria you are trying to create or modify is already in use in another context, such as an existing evaluation or a related configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Usage: The evaluation criteria you are trying to create or modify is already assigned to a supplier, material, or another entity in the system.
  Configuration Conflicts: There may be configuration settings or dependencies that prevent changes to the evaluation criteria.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if the criteria are linked to existing records, it will not allow modifications to prevent inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the evaluation criteria is currently being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like ME61 for supplier evaluation) and checking the existing evaluations.
  Using transaction SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database tables (like EVAL_CRITERIA) to see where the criteria is referenced.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Usage: If you find that the evaluation criteria is in use:
  
  You may need to remove it from the existing evaluations or configurations before you can modify or delete it.
  If it is linked to a supplier or material, consider whether you can change the assignment or create a new evaluation criteria instead.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to evaluation criteria management for specific steps and best practices.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to evaluation criteria. Sometimes, lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME61 (Supplier Evaluation), ME62 (Change Supplier Evaluation), and ME63 (Display Supplier Evaluation).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 62358 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on supplier evaluation processes in SAP to better understand how evaluation criteria are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.