How To Fix ML057 - Supplier &, purch. org &, currently being evaluated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Supplier &, purch. org &, currently being evaluated

What causes this issue?

You cannot maintain an evaluation for this supplier and this purchasing
organization at present because another user is currently performing
this function or because you have initiated the evaluation in another
session.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML057 - Supplier &, purch. org &, currently being evaluated ?

  The SAP error message ML057 typically indicates that there is an issue with the evaluation of a supplier in relation to a purchasing organization. This error can occur in the context of material management and procurement processes, particularly when the system is trying to evaluate a supplier's performance or status.
  Cause:
  The error message ML057 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The supplier master data may not be fully maintained for the specific purchasing organization. This could include missing information such as evaluation criteria, purchasing info records, or vendor data.
  
  
  Evaluation Criteria Not Defined: The evaluation criteria for the supplier may not be set up correctly in the system. This could mean that the system does not know how to evaluate the supplier based on the defined metrics.
  
  
  Purchasing Organization Issues: The purchasing organization may not be correctly assigned to the supplier or may not have the necessary authorizations to perform evaluations.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the evaluation from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ML057 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and ensure that all necessary information is filled out for the relevant purchasing organization.
  Verify that the supplier is active and properly linked to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Evaluation Criteria:
  
  Check the evaluation criteria set up in the system (transaction code ME61 for vendor evaluation).
  Ensure that the criteria are defined and that the supplier meets the requirements for evaluation.
  
  
  
  Verify Purchasing Organization Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly assigned to the supplier and that there are no discrepancies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to vendor evaluation in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the evaluation process.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the evaluation has the necessary authorizations to access the supplier data and perform evaluations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to the ML057 error. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME61 (Vendor Evaluation), XK03 (Display Vendor), and MK03 (Display Purchasing Info Record).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to vendor evaluation and purchasing organization setup for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ML057 error in your SAP system.