How To Fix ML102 - Main criterion not defined for purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Main criterion not defined for purchasing organization

How to fix this error?

Please check your input.
If you want to create the main criterion for the
<GL:purchasing_organization>purchasing organization</>, please maintain
the settings in MM Customizing (Purchasing) or consult your system
administrator.

<DS:TRAN.OMGI>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML102 - Main criterion not defined for purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message ML102, which states "Main criterion not defined for purchasing organization," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) when there is an issue with the configuration of the purchasing organization related to the material master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The main criterion for the purchasing organization has not been defined in the system. This criterion is essential for the system to determine how to process purchasing information for materials.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary purchasing data maintained for the specific purchasing organization.
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be a lack of purchasing info records that link the material to the vendor for the specific purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ML102 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the purchasing organization in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the following