How To Fix ML049 - Evaluation of supplier & for purch. organization & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Evaluation of supplier & for purch. organization & does not exist

What causes this issue?

<GL><GL:purchasing_organization>purchasing organization</> &V2& is not
responsible for <GL><GL:vendor>supplier</> &V1&.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN LANGUAGE EN
Choose the purchasing organization responsible for the <GL>
<GL:vendor_evaluation>supplier evaluation</>. 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 are defined for
this 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML049 - Evaluation of supplier & for purch. organization & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ML049, which states "Evaluation of supplier & for purch. organization & does not exist," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or evaluate a supplier's performance or information that has not been set up in the system for the specified purchasing organization. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, supplier evaluations, or when generating reports.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Supplier Evaluation Data: The supplier has not been evaluated for the specified purchasing organization.
  Incorrect Configuration: The supplier evaluation configuration may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the supplier or purchasing organization fields.
  Inactive Supplier: The supplier may be inactive or not assigned to the purchasing organization in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Supplier Evaluation:
  
  Navigate to the supplier evaluation transaction (e.g., ME61) and verify if the supplier has been evaluated for the specified purchasing organization.
  If not, you may need to create an evaluation for the supplier.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the supplier evaluation is properly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the settings in the customizing (SPRO) under Materials Management > Purchasing > Supplier Evaluation.
  Make sure that the evaluation criteria and scoring methods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the supplier number and purchasing organization entered in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that the supplier is assigned to the purchasing organization in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Activate Supplier:
  
  If the supplier is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or ensure it is properly set up in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to supplier evaluation for additional guidance on setup and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME61: Supplier Evaluation
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME2N: Purchase Orders by Vendor
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to supplier evaluation or the error message ML049.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access supplier evaluation data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Materials Management (MM) for further assistance.