How To Fix ML053 - No evaluation records available for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No evaluation records available for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML053 - No evaluation records available for selection ?

  The SAP error message ML053: No evaluation records available for selection typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) when you are trying to perform a valuation or analysis, but the system cannot find any evaluation records that match the selection criteria you have provided.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data Available: There may simply be no evaluation records available for the material or period you are trying to analyze. This can happen if:
  
  The material has not been posted to the Material Ledger.
  The period you are querying does not have any transactions recorded.
  The material is not set up for Material Ledger processing.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing records. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect material number.
  Wrong valuation area or company code.
  Filters applied that exclude all records.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The Material Ledger may not be properly configured for the materials in question. This could include:
  
  The Material Ledger not being activated for the relevant company code or valuation area.
  Missing settings in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify that there are indeed evaluation records for the material and period you are querying. You can do this by checking the Material Ledger documents for the relevant material.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that you are entering the correct material number, valuation area, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Material Master Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Material Ledger is activated for the relevant materials. You can check this in the material master data under the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Posting Transactions:
  
  If there are no records, ensure that transactions have been posted to the Material Ledger for the material in question. This includes goods movements, invoice receipts, and any other relevant postings.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Make sure that the period you are trying to evaluate is open for posting in the Material Ledger. If the period is closed, you will not be able to retrieve evaluation records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) or CKM3N (Material Price Analysis) to investigate further.
  Material Ledger Activation: Ensure that the Material Ledger is activated in the configuration settings (Transaction Code: OBY6).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the Material Ledger and this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Material Management and the Material Ledger module.