How To Fix ML014 - Weighting key for purchasing organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Weighting key for purchasing organization & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <GL:weighting_key>weighting key</> that does not
exist for this purchasing organization.

How to fix this error?

Correct your input or maintain the weighting key in MM Customizing
(Purchasing).

<DS:TRAN.OMGL>Proceed</>
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML014 - Weighting key for purchasing organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ML014 indicates that the weighting key for a specific purchasing organization does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or material master records.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Weighting Key: The weighting key that is referenced in the purchasing organization settings is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the material or purchasing organization may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material master or purchasing organization.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary data filled in, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ML014 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Weighting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMW1 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Set