How To Fix DI_PCS028 - Vendor &1 is blocked for customer &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DI_PCS - Msgs for DI A&D PCS: Pooled, Customer & Subcontracting Stock

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Vendor &1 is blocked for customer &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DI_PCS028 - Vendor &1 is blocked for customer &2 ?

  The SAP error message DI_PCS028 indicates that a vendor is blocked for a specific customer. This typically occurs in scenarios where there are restrictions or settings in place that prevent a vendor from being used in transactions related to a particular customer.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Blocked Status: The vendor may have been marked as blocked in the vendor master data for the specific customer.
  Customer-Specific Settings: There may be customer-specific settings that restrict the use of certain vendors.
  Credit Management: If credit management is enabled, the vendor may be blocked due to credit limit issues or other credit-related settings.
  Data Maintenance: The vendor or customer data may not have been maintained correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Check the status of the vendor and ensure that it is not blocked for the specific customer.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Access the customer master data (transaction code XD03 or VD03).
  Verify if there are any specific settings that block the vendor for that customer.
  
  
  
  Credit Management Review:
  
  If credit management is in use, check the credit limits and status for both the vendor and customer.
  Ensure that the vendor is not blocked due to credit issues.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining vendor and customer data.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logs:
  
  Review transaction logs or change logs to see if any recent changes were made that could have led to the blocking of the vendor.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Review SAP documentation for any specific configurations that may affect vendor and customer relationships.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 / MK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  XD03 / VD03: Display Customer Master Data
  FD32: Display Customer Credit Management Data
  
  
  
  SAP Modules: This error is typically related to modules such as SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) and SAP MM (Materials Management).
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to view and modify vendor and customer data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.