How To Fix CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL018 - &1 is blocked. Enter a Valid Supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL - Manage Catalog Items

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 is blocked. Enter a Valid Supplier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL018 - &1 is blocked. Enter a Valid Supplier ?

  The SAP error message CTLG_ITM_MNG_MSG_CL018 typically indicates that a specific supplier is blocked in the system, which prevents transactions involving that supplier from being processed. This error often arises in the context of procurement or inventory management when trying to create or process purchase orders, goods receipts, or similar transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocked Supplier: The supplier you are trying to use is marked as blocked in the vendor master data. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The supplier has outstanding issues (e.g., payment issues, compliance issues).
  The supplier has been flagged for review or audit.
  The supplier has been marked as inactive or blocked by the procurement department.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the supplier number or details entered in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Enter the supplier number and check the status of the supplier. Look for any indicators that show