How To Fix 9J106 - There is an order block for external sold-to party & for recipient &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: There is an order block for external sold-to party & for recipient &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J106 - There is an order block for external sold-to party & for recipient & ?

  The SAP error message 9J106 indicates that there is an order block for an external sold-to party and recipient. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there are restrictions or blocks preventing the processing of sales orders for specific customers or recipients.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Credit Limit Exceeded: The sold-to party may have exceeded their credit limit, which can block further sales orders.
  Blocked Status: The customer master record may be flagged as blocked for sales orders.
  Payment Terms Issues: There may be issues with the payment terms assigned to the customer.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for processing the order may be missing or incorrect.
  Sales Area Issues: The sales area for the order may not be correctly set up or may not match the customer’s configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Verify if the customer is blocked for sales orders. If so, you may need to unblock them (transaction code XD02 or VD02).
  
  
  
  Review Credit Management Settings:
  
  Check the credit limit for the customer (transaction code FD32).
  If the credit limit is exceeded, you may need to adjust the limit or clear outstanding invoices.
  
  
  
  Examine Payment Terms:
  
  Ensure that the payment terms assigned to the customer are valid and appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Verify that the sales area for the order is correctly configured and that the customer is assigned to that sales area.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If the issue is related to credit management, consult with your finance team to understand the implications of unblocking the customer.
  
  
  
  Review Order Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields in the sales order are filled out correctly and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 / XD02: Display/Change Customer Master Data
  FD32: Display Credit Management Data
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on sales order processing and customer master data management for further understanding.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for more specific guidance.