How To Fix CVP_DP_ILM038 - Supplier &1 with company code &2 is not blocked; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVP_DP_ILM - CVP_DP_ILM

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Supplier &1 with company code &2 is not blocked; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to block or unblock data related to supplier &v1& with company
code &v2&. The system cannot block or unblock this data for one of the
following reasons:
An application is using the data related to supplier &v1&.
You must block company code &v2& before you block the general data
related to supplier &v1&.
The data is already blocked.
You must unblock supplier &v1& before you unblock company code &v2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM038 - Supplier &1 with company code &2 is not blocked; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM038 indicates that a specific supplier (vendor) is not blocked for the specified company code. This message typically arises in the context of data protection and compliance, particularly when dealing with data retention and deletion processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a process (such as data archiving or deletion) is attempting to operate on a supplier that is not marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Supplier Status: The supplier is active and not blocked, which means that the system does not allow certain operations that require the supplier to be blocked.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or configurations may not be aligned with the requirements for blocking suppliers before certain operations can be performed.
  Data Protection Compliance: The system may be enforcing compliance rules that require suppliers to be blocked before proceeding with data deletion or archiving.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Status:
  
  Navigate to the supplier master data in SAP and check the status of the supplier in question.
  If necessary, block the supplier for the relevant company code. This can typically be done in the supplier master data transaction (e.g., XK02 or MK02).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for data retention and deletion processes are correctly set up. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction codes like SE91 to find the message class and view the long text associated with CVP_DP_ILM038.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Compliance:
  
  Review any documentation related to data protection and compliance within your organization to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for handling supplier data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK02 (Change Vendor), MK02 (Change Vendor), and SE91 (Message Class).
  Data Protection Regulations: Understand the data protection regulations applicable to your organization, as they may influence how supplier data is managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVP_DP_ILM038 error and ensure that your supplier data management processes are compliant and functioning correctly.