How To Fix T8086 - No bid curve is maintained for the evaluation type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T8 - Analysis system evaluations

• Message number: 086

• Message text: No bid curve is maintained for the evaluation type

What causes this issue?

No bid curve is defined in database table ATSYC for the evaluation type
you have selected.

System Response

The evaluation type you have chosen is not taken into account.

How to fix this error?

If you want the evaluation type to be taken into account, you must
define a bid curve for it in table ATSYC first.
Go into Customizing and search for
-> DEFINE DEFAULT SETTINGS (for Market Risk Management)
or
-> MAINTAIN EVALUATION TYPE AND MAKE DEFAULT SETTINGS (for SAP Banking).

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

If it is reasonable to leave out the evaluation type you had specified,
enter a different evaluation type!

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T8086 - No bid curve is maintained for the evaluation type ?

  The SAP error message T8086, which states "No bid curve is maintained for the evaluation type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's contract management or procurement modules, particularly when dealing with bidding or auction processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find a bid curve associated with the specified evaluation type for the bidding process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Bid Curve: The primary cause of this error is that there is no bid curve defined for the evaluation type you are using. A bid curve is a graphical representation of the relationship between the bid price and the quantity of goods or services.
  Incorrect Evaluation Type: The evaluation type specified in the bidding process may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to any existing bid curves.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the bid curves are not properly maintained or linked to the evaluation types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Bid Curve:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for maintaining bid curves (this may vary based on your specific SAP version).
  Create or update the bid curve for the evaluation type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the bid curve is correctly linked to the evaluation type you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Evaluation Type:
  
  Verify that the evaluation type you are using in your bidding process is correct and corresponds to a valid bid curve.
  If necessary, change the evaluation type to one that has an associated bid curve.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to bid curves and evaluation types for additional guidance on how to set them up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the bidding process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access the configuration settings, such as SPRO for configuration or ME41/ME42 for creating or changing bids.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to bid curves and evaluation types in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP procurement processes.