How To Fix ML042 - No suppliers evaluated to date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No suppliers evaluated to date

What causes this issue?

You have made a selection on the basis of criteria for which there are
no supplier evaluations in the system.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML042 - No suppliers evaluated to date ?

  The SAP error message ML042 ("No suppliers evaluated to date") typically occurs in the context of the Supplier Evaluation process within the Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system could not find any suppliers that have been evaluated based on the criteria set for the evaluation.
  Causes:
  
  No Evaluation Records: There may not be any evaluation records created for the suppliers in question. This could be due to the evaluation process not being initiated or completed.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the evaluation might not match any existing supplier records. This could include incorrect date ranges, evaluation types, or other filters.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with how supplier data has been entered or maintained in the system, leading to a lack of evaluation data.
  Evaluation Period: The evaluation period may not have been set correctly, or it may not cover the time frame for which you