How To Fix 06723 - Source of supply blocked (according to source list)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 723

• Message text: Source of supply blocked (according to source list)

What causes this issue?

No purchase orders can be created for this <GL:source_of_supply>source
</> because the source is blocked in the <GL:source_list>source list</>
for this material.

How to fix this error?

Try ordering from another source.
If the material has to be procured from this source of supply, you will
have to "unblock" it in the source list:
<DS:TRAN.ME01>Perform function</>
If the source list was maintained via an outline agreement item, you
must unblock the source list entry via the outline agreement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06723 - Source of supply blocked (according to source list) ?

  The SAP error message 06723, which states "Source of supply blocked (according to source list)," typically occurs when a source of supply (such as a vendor or a purchasing info record) is blocked in the source list for a material. This can prevent the system from using that source for procurement.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Source: The source of supply (vendor) is marked as blocked in the source list for the specific material.
  Source List Configuration: The source list may have been configured to block certain vendors or sources for specific materials.
  Validity Period: The source of supply may be valid only for a specific period, and the current date may fall outside that range.
  Material Status: The material itself may have a status that restricts procurement from certain sources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source List:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME01 (Create Source List) or ME03 (Display Source List).
  Check the source list for the material in question and see if the vendor is marked as blocked.
  If it is blocked, you can either remove the block or add an alternative source of supply.
  
  
  
  Update Source List:
  
  If the vendor should not be blocked, you can update the source list to remove the block.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary purchasing information.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Check the validity dates of the source list entry. If the entry is not valid for the current date, you may need to adjust the dates.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Review the material master data to ensure that there are no restrictions on procurement from the vendor.
  
  
  
  Alternative Sources:
  
  If the blocked source cannot be unblocked, consider using an alternative vendor or source of supply that is not blocked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME01: Create Source List
  ME03: Display Source List
  ME05: Display Source List for Multiple Materials
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing source lists and vendor blocking.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the source list or vendor data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06723 and continue with your procurement process.