How To Fix ML036 - Enter supplier and purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Enter supplier and purchasing organization

How to fix this error?

Enter the supplier and also the <GL>
<GL:purchasing_organization>purchasing organization</> responsible for
the evaluation of this supplier.
The purchasing organization must be defined for the supplier in the <GL>
<GL:vendor_master_record>supplier master record</>.

Do you want to list the purchasing organizations that have been defined
for the supplier?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<DS:TRAN.MKVZ>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML036 - Enter supplier and purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message ML036, which states "Enter supplier and purchasing organization," typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes. This error indicates that the system requires both a supplier (vendor) and a purchasing organization to be specified in order to proceed with a transaction, such as creating a purchase order or a material master record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that either the supplier (vendor) or the purchasing organization is not entered in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the purchasing organization or vendor master data.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have overlooked entering the required fields or made a mistake in the data entry process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ML036 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields:
  
  Ensure that both the supplier (vendor) and the purchasing organization fields are filled in correctly in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  If you are creating a purchase order, make sure to select a valid vendor and purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data:
  
  Verify that the vendor master data is correctly set up in the system. You can do this by navigating to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and checking if the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Purchasing Organization Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the purchasing organization in the system. Ensure that it is active and properly linked to the relevant company code and plant.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the vendor and purchasing organization data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and XK03 (Display Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP materials management to better understand the procurement process and data requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ML036 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.