How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING089 - Vendor assigned to personnel number &1 is locked for company code &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_POSTING - ERP - Concur Integration: FIN Postings

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Vendor assigned to personnel number &1 is locked for company code &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING089 - Vendor assigned to personnel number &1 is locked for company code &2. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING089 indicates that a vendor assigned to a specific personnel number is locked for a particular company code. This typically occurs when there are restrictions or issues with the vendor's status in the system, preventing transactions from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Lock Status: The vendor may be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The vendor is marked as inactive or blocked in the vendor master data.
  The vendor has outstanding issues or discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  The vendor is locked for specific company codes due to compliance or internal policies.
  
  
  
  Personnel Number Association: The error specifically mentions a personnel number, which suggests that the vendor is linked to an employee or a specific business process that is currently restricted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Enter the vendor number and company code to check if the vendor is active or blocked.
  If the vendor is blocked, you may need to unlock it (transaction code XK02 or MK02), provided you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Personnel Number:
  
  Verify the association between the vendor and the personnel number.
  Ensure that the personnel number is correctly assigned and that there are no discrepancies in the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to unlock the vendor, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant department (e.g., procurement, finance) to resolve the issue.
  They may need to investigate further into why the vendor is locked and take appropriate actions.
  
  
  
  Check for Compliance Issues:
  
  Ensure that there are no compliance-related issues that might be causing the vendor to be locked, such as missing documentation or approvals.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Material Vendor
  MK02: Change Material Vendor
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or change vendor master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing vendor master data and resolving lock issues.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.