How To Fix /SRMSMC/QLB038 - Question &1: Certificate questions cannot be used in supplier evaluations

/SRMSMC/QLB038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/QLB -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Question &1: Certificate questions cannot be used in supplier evaluations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/QLB038 - Question &1: Certificate questions cannot be used in supplier evaluations ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/QLB038 indicates that there is an issue with the use of certificate questions in supplier evaluations. This error typically arises in the context of the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when trying to evaluate suppliers based on certain criteria that include certificate questions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the system is unable to process certificate questions for supplier evaluations. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow certificate questions in supplier evaluations.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data related to the certificate questions or the supplier evaluation process.
  System Limitations: The version of SAP SRM being used may not support the functionality of using certificate questions in supplier evaluations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or utilize certificate questions in the evaluation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the