How To Fix 06884 - Supplier blocked for for quality reasons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 884

• Message text: Supplier blocked for for quality reasons

What causes this issue?

Quality Management has blocked this supplier as a source of supply for
this material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06884 - Supplier blocked for for quality reasons ?

  The SAP error message "06884 Supplier blocked for quality reasons" typically indicates that a supplier has been blocked in the system due to quality-related issues. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Quality Issues: The supplier may have delivered products that did not meet quality standards, leading to a block.
  Inspection Results: If the inspection results for the supplier's products are consistently poor, the supplier may be blocked.
  Quality Notifications: If there are quality notifications or complaints related to the supplier's products, this can trigger a block.
  Manual Blocking: A user may have manually blocked the supplier due to quality concerns.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Supplier Quality Records: Check the quality inspection records and notifications related to the supplier to understand the reasons for the block.
  Communicate with the Supplier: Reach out to the supplier to discuss the quality issues and see if they can address the concerns.
  Unblock the Supplier: If the issues have been resolved, you can unblock the supplier in the SAP system. This typically involves:
  
  Navigating to the supplier master data in SAP.
  Changing the status of the supplier from "Blocked" to "Active."
  Ensuring that all quality issues have been addressed before unblocking.
  
  
  Implement Quality Improvement Plans: Work with the supplier to implement corrective actions and quality improvement plans to prevent future issues.
  Monitor Supplier Performance: Regularly monitor the supplier's performance to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor), MK02 (Change Vendor), or MK01 (Create Vendor) to manage supplier data.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, as it provides tools for managing supplier quality and inspections.
  Documentation: Ensure that all quality-related documentation is up to date and accessible for review.
  
  If you continue to face issues or need further assistance, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in the SAP MM (Materials Management) or QM (Quality Management) modules.