How To Fix CVP_QM004 - Object cannot be displayed because manufacturer &1 is blocked.

CVP_QM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVP_QM - QM Message Class for DPP relevant

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Object cannot be displayed because manufacturer &1 is blocked.

What causes this issue?

Manufacturer is blocked because of end of purpose (EoP).

System Response

To protect personal data, the system does not display any data for this
manufacturer.
You cannot create or change any objects containing this manufacturer. If
you want to create new objects using this object as a reference, any
items with this manufacturer will not be copied from the reference
object.

How to fix this error?

If you want to display an object containing this manufacturer, you need
special authorization.
If you are certain that you want to create or change an object for this
business partner, use the Unblock Request app to request that the
business partner be unblocked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVP_QM004 - Object cannot be displayed because manufacturer &1 is blocked. ?

  The SAP error message CVP_QM004 indicates that a specific object (in this case, a manufacturer) cannot be displayed because it has been blocked in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Material Management (MM) modules when trying to access or process data related to a blocked manufacturer.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the manufacturer (identified by &1 in the error message) has been marked as blocked in the SAP system. This could happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Business Decision: The manufacturer may have been blocked due to quality issues, compliance concerns, or other business-related decisions.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, a user may have inadvertently blocked the manufacturer.
  System Configuration: The blocking could be a result of system configuration settings that prevent access to certain manufacturers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CVP_QM004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Manufacturer Status:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MK03