attempting to install new kernel, error modules.order & Makefile Error 2

Attempting to install a new kernel.once it is compiled, I enter:

su -c "make modules_install install"

this error populates :

sed: can't read modules.order: No such file or directorymake[1]: *** [Makefile:1304: _modinst_] Error 2make: *** [Makefile:327: __build_one_by_one] Error 2

What is the solution?