How To Fix 12422 - Supplier &1 is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Supplier &1 is blocked

&DIAGNOSIS&
You want to create or change a batch so that it refers to supplier &V1&
. The data related to supplier &V1& may include personal data and is
blocked.

System Response

The supplier &V1& cannot be used in this batch.

&PROCEDURE&
If you are sure that you want to create or change the batch so that it
refers to this supplier, use transaction
<DS:TRAN.BUP_REQ_UNBLK>BUP_REQ_UNBLK</> to request unblocking. Ensure
that this is compliant with your organization's policies.

Procedure for System Administrators

Unblocking must be performed by an authorized user with transaction
<DS:TRAN.CVP_UNBLOCK_MD>CVP_UNBLOCK_MD</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12422 - Supplier &1 is blocked ?

  The SAP error message "12422 Supplier &1 is blocked" indicates that a specific supplier (identified by the placeholder &1) is blocked in the system, which prevents any transactions or activities related to that supplier. This error typically arises in the context of procurement or vendor management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocked Status: The supplier has been marked as blocked in the vendor master data. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Non-compliance with contractual obligations.
  Poor performance or quality issues.
  Financial issues or credit concerns.
  Administrative decisions to block the supplier.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data Settings: The vendor master data may have been set to a blocked status either manually by a user or automatically by the system based on certain criteria.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Enter the vendor number and check the status of the vendor. Look for any indicators that