How To Fix MF324 - Evaluation profile & has not been maintained correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MF - MPS planning and evaluation

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Evaluation profile & has not been maintained correctly

What causes this issue?

The <LS>evaluation profile</> in Customizing has not been maintained
correctly.

System Response

Missing table entries are displayed in the error log.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for master production scheduling, provide the missing
data as requested by the error message. In Customizing for master
production scheduling, access the evaluation profile by choosing the
following menu path:
<LS>Evaluation -> Define evaluation profiles </>
&Hinweis&
For additional information, refer to the chapter "Define Evaluation" in
the Implementation Guide for master production scheduling.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MF324 - Evaluation profile & has not been maintained correctly ?

  The SAP error message MF324 indicates that the evaluation profile for a material has not been maintained correctly. This error typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when dealing with inventory management and valuation.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Evaluation Profile: The evaluation profile for the material is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The evaluation profile may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the material type or valuation class.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, particularly in the accounting or MRP views.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the customizing (SPRO) may not be properly set up for the evaluation profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MF324 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting and MRP views to ensure that the evaluation profile is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Evaluation Profile:
  
  If the evaluation profile is missing, you can maintain it using transaction code OMN1 (for MRP) or OMN2 (for inventory management).
  Ensure that the evaluation profile is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant material types.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Access the customizing settings via transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant sections for MRP or inventory management and ensure that the evaluation profiles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to evaluation profiles to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If there are any custom developments (user exits or BAdIs) that might affect the evaluation profile, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  OMN1 - Maintain Evaluation Profile for MRP
  OMN2 - Maintain Evaluation Profile for Inventory Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to evaluation profiles and the MF324 error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on evaluation profiles and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Material Management (MM) for further assistance.