How To Fix CM_EHFND_BO_CSM004 - Activate draft of supplier raw material before blocking supplier.

CM_EHFND_BO_CSM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_BO_CSM -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Activate draft of supplier raw material before blocking supplier.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_BO_CSM004 - Activate draft of supplier raw material before blocking supplier. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_BO_CSM004 indicates that you need to activate the draft of a supplier raw material before you can block the supplier. This error typically occurs in the context of managing supplier data in the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA system with the Supplier Management module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to block a supplier without first activating the draft for the supplier's raw material. In SAP, certain actions (like blocking a supplier) may require that all related drafts (such as those for raw materials) be activated or finalized. If there are pending drafts, the system will prevent you from proceeding with the blocking action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Supplier Raw Material Draft:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where you manage supplier raw materials (e.g., using the SAP Fiori interface or the SAP GUI).
  
  
  
  Locate the Draft:
  
  Find the draft related to the