How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC036 - Manufacturer & is blocked

APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC - Manage Info Records Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Manufacturer & is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC036 - Manufacturer & is blocked ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC036 indicates that a manufacturer or supplier is blocked in the system, which prevents further processing of transactions related to that manufacturer. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing and materials management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Vendor: The vendor or manufacturer has been marked as blocked in the vendor master data. This could be due to various reasons such as poor performance, financial issues, or compliance problems.
  Purchasing Organization Settings: The specific purchasing organization may have blocked the vendor for certain purchasing activities.
  Material Master Data: The material associated with the vendor may also have restrictions or blocks that affect the purchasing process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general view or MK03 for purchasing view).
  Check if the vendor is marked as blocked. If so, you may need to unblock it (transaction code XK02 for editing).
  Ensure that the blocking reason is addressed before unblocking.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing