How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING131 - Vendor with personnel number &1 is blocked. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Vendor with personnel number &1 is blocked. See long text.

What causes this issue?

A document was imported for a vendor who is set to blocked.

System Response

The document cannot be processed and posting fails.
An inconsistency is apparent as the vendor should have been blocked in
the Concur system, too.

How to fix this error?

Delete the document using the data destruction report: on the
<LS>Setting Up the Integration with SAP Concur</> screen, click <LS>
Environment </>-> <LS>Data Protection and Privacy</> -> <LS>Data
Destruction</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING131 - Vendor with personnel number &1 is blocked. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING131 indicates that a vendor associated with a personnel number is blocked, which prevents certain financial postings or transactions from being processed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Blocked: The vendor in question has been marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The vendor has outstanding issues or disputes.
  The vendor has not been used for a certain period.
  Compliance or regulatory reasons.
  Manual blocking by a user or automated processes.
  
  
  
  Personnel Number Association: The error specifically mentions a personnel number, indicating that the vendor is linked to an employee or a specific personnel record, which may also be blocked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data in SAP (Transaction Code: XK03 or MK03).
  Enter the vendor number and check the status. Look for any indicators that show the vendor is blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock Vendor:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can unblock the vendor by using Transaction Code: XK02 or MK02.
  Navigate to the relevant section (General Data, Company Code Data, or Purchasing Data) and remove the block.
  
  
  
  Review Personnel Number:
  
  Check the personnel number associated with the vendor. Ensure that the employee record is active and not blocked.
  Use Transaction Code: PA20 to view the personnel record and check its status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you do not have the authority to unblock the vendor, consult with your finance or procurement department to understand the reason for the block and request unblocking if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Compliance:
  
  Ensure that any unblocking is documented and complies with your organization’s policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MK02: Change Purchasing Info Record
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  
  
  
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message may provide additional context or specific instructions related to the block. You can view this by clicking on the message or using the message number in the SAP system.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify vendor master data. If not, you may need to work with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Audit and Compliance: Always ensure that any changes made to vendor statuses are in line with your organization’s audit and compliance requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CTE_FIN_POSTING131 and proceed with your financial postings.