How To Fix ML038 - No evaluation yet exists for supplier &, purchasing organization &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No evaluation yet exists for supplier &, purchasing organization &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML038 - No evaluation yet exists for supplier &, purchasing organization & ?

  The SAP error message ML038 ("No evaluation yet exists for supplier &, purchasing organization &") typically occurs in the context of material management and procurement processes. This error indicates that there is no existing vendor evaluation record for the specified supplier and purchasing organization combination. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Evaluation: The primary reason for this error is that the vendor evaluation has not been set up for the specified supplier and purchasing organization.
  New Vendor: If the supplier is newly created, it may not have undergone the evaluation process yet.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the supplier or purchasing organization data entered in the transaction.
  Evaluation Criteria Not Defined: The criteria for evaluating the vendor may not have been defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Vendor Evaluation:
  
  Navigate to the vendor evaluation transaction (usually through the transaction code ME61).
  Enter the supplier and purchasing organization details.
  Complete the evaluation criteria and save the record.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master data is correctly maintained and that the supplier is active.
  Use transaction code XK03 to view the vendor details.
  
  
  
  Review Evaluation Criteria:
  
  Check if the evaluation criteria are defined in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings under the vendor evaluation section.
  Ensure that the necessary parameters for evaluation are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the evaluation process or criteria, consult with your procurement or purchasing team to understand the requirements for vendor evaluation.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or view vendor evaluations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME61: Vendor Evaluation
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME2N: Purchase Orders by Vendor
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Vendor Evaluation > Define Evaluation Criteria
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on vendor evaluation and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ML038 error and ensure that vendor evaluations are properly maintained in your SAP system.