How To Fix /SRMSMC/SEP012 - Assign at least one supplier to at least one appraiser

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SEP -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Assign at least one supplier to at least one appraiser

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SEP012 - Assign at least one supplier to at least one appraiser ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SEP012 indicates that there is a configuration issue in the Supplier Evaluation process within the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. Specifically, it means that there are no suppliers assigned to the appraiser in the system, which is necessary for the evaluation process to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  No Supplier Assigned: The appraiser (the person responsible for evaluating suppliers) has not been assigned any suppliers in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the supplier evaluation settings or in the assignment of appraisers to suppliers.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between suppliers and appraisers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Assign Suppliers to Appraisers:
  
  Navigate to the Supplier Evaluation configuration in SAP SRM.
  Go to the section where you can manage appraisers and suppliers.
  Ensure that at least one supplier is assigned to the appraiser who is trying to perform the evaluation.
  
  
  
  Check Appraiser Settings:
  
  Verify that the appraiser is correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that the appraiser has the necessary authorizations to evaluate suppliers.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for supplier evaluation to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the evaluation criteria and processes are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the supplier and appraiser data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on configuring supplier evaluations and appraiser assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP SRM that pertain to supplier evaluation and appraiser management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up for both appraisers and suppliers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SRMSMC/SEP012 and successfully assign suppliers to appraisers in your SAP SRM system.