How To Fix ML073 - Maintain text for criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Maintain text for criterion

What causes this issue?

The textual description of the criterion is the only way in which one
can ascertain what the latter actually covers. For this reason, the
description is mandatory at this point.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML073 - Maintain text for criterion ?

  The SAP error message ML073 ("Maintain text for criterion") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Logistics when there is a missing or incomplete text entry for a specific criterion in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when setting up material master records, creating purchasing info records, or defining conditions in pricing.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Missing Text: The system expects a descriptive text for a specific criterion (like a material, vendor, or condition) that has not been maintained.
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration for the relevant master data or condition records may not be fully completed.
  Language Settings: The text may not be maintained in the required language, leading to the error when the system tries to access it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ML073 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurred (e.g., Material Master, Info Record, etc.).
  Look for a section or tab where you can maintain texts (often labeled as "Texts" or "Description").
  Enter the required text for the criterion in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to the material, vendor, or pricing conditions are complete.
  If you are working with condition records, check the condition type and ensure that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify that the text is maintained in the correct language. If your user profile is set to a specific language, ensure that the text exists in that language.
  You can switch to a different language in your user settings to see if the text is available in another language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to use specific transaction codes:
  
  For Material Master: Use MM01 (Create), MM02 (Change), or MM03 (Display).
  For Info Records: Use ME11 (Create), ME12 (Change), or ME13 (Display).
  For Condition Records: Use VK11 (Create), VK12 (Change), or VK13 (Display).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific criterion that needs text maintenance, consult the SAP documentation or help files related to the module you are working in.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain texts in the relevant areas.
  Training: If you are new to SAP, consider training or resources that cover material management and master data maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ML073 error and maintain the necessary text for the criterion in question.