How To Fix ML008 - All suppliers have an evaluation for the chosen main criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: All suppliers have an evaluation for the chosen main criterion

What causes this issue?

It was not possible to make a selection because evaluations exist for
all suppliers in this interval for the chosen main criterion.

How to fix this error?

Check your selection criteria.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML008 - All suppliers have an evaluation for the chosen main criterion ?

  The SAP error message ML008, which states "All suppliers have an evaluation for the chosen main criterion," typically occurs in the context of supplier evaluation or procurement processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system has found that all suppliers being evaluated have already been assessed based on the main criterion you are trying to use for the evaluation.
  Cause:
  
  All Suppliers Evaluated: The primary reason for this error is that every supplier in the selection has already been evaluated against the main criterion you are trying to use. This means there are no new evaluations to be processed.
  Selection Criteria: The main criterion you are using may not be applicable to the current set of suppliers, or it may not have any new data to evaluate against.
  Data Configuration: There may be issues with how the evaluation criteria are set up in the system, leading to all suppliers being marked as evaluated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supplier Evaluation Status: Review the evaluation status of the suppliers you are trying to assess. You can do this by navigating to the supplier evaluation transaction and checking if they have already been evaluated for the selected criterion.
  Change Evaluation Criteria: If all suppliers have been evaluated for the chosen main criterion, consider selecting a different criterion that has not been applied to these suppliers yet.
  Update Supplier Data: If you believe that there should be new evaluations, ensure that the supplier data is updated and that any relevant criteria have been modified or added.
  Re-evaluate Suppliers: If necessary, you can re-evaluate suppliers by resetting their evaluation status or by modifying the evaluation criteria to allow for a new assessment.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on supplier evaluation processes and criteria setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME61 (Supplier Evaluation) and ME62 (Change Supplier Evaluation) to manage supplier evaluations effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to supplier evaluation that might address this error.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform supplier evaluations and that your user role is correctly configured in the system.
  Training and Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a professional who specializes in SAP procurement processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ML008 error and proceed with your supplier evaluations effectively.