How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO079 - Supplier is blocked

APPL_MM_PUR_PO079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Supplier is blocked

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APPL_MM_PUR_PO079 - Details

• The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO079 indicates that a supplier (vendor) is blocked, which prevents the creation or processing of purchase orders for that supplier. This can occur for various reasons, such as financial issues, compliance concerns, or internal company policies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Blocked Status: The vendor may be marked as blocked in the vendor master data. This can happen if there are outstanding issues with the vendor, such as payment problems, quality issues, or other compliance-related matters.
  Purchasing Block: The vendor may have a specific purchasing block set, which restricts the ability to create purchase orders.
  Company Policy: Internal company policies may dictate that certain vendors are blocked from receiving new orders due to performance issues or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Enter the vendor number and check the status. Look for any blocks that may be in place.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Vendor:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions,