How To Fix /SRMSMC/QLB037 - Certificate questions cannot be used in supplier evaluations

/SRMSMC/QLB037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/QLB -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Certificate questions cannot be used in supplier evaluations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/QLB037 - Certificate questions cannot be used in supplier evaluations ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/QLB037 indicates that there is an issue with the use of certificate questions in supplier evaluations within the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process or recognize the certificate questions that have been defined for supplier evaluations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The certificate questions may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the evaluation criteria or the question types.
  Question Type Compatibility: The type of questions being used may not be compatible with the supplier evaluation process.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the certificate questions in the evaluation process.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the certificate questions or the suppliers being evaluated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for certificate questions in the SRM system. Ensure that