How To Fix DI_PCS029 - Vendor &1 is not 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: 029

• Message text: Vendor &1 is not blocked for customer &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DI_PCS029 - Vendor &1 is not blocked for customer &2 ?

  The SAP error message DI_PCS029 indicates that a vendor (identified by &1) is not blocked for a specific customer (identified by &2). This error typically arises in scenarios where there is a need to ensure that a vendor is blocked for a customer in order to prevent transactions or interactions that are not allowed or desired.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor-Customer Relationship: The error suggests that there is a relationship between the vendor and the customer that is not properly configured. The system expects the vendor to be blocked for the customer, but it is not.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the vendor-master or customer-master data that are not aligned with the business rules or requirements.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or missing information in the vendor or customer records can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor and Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03) and check the status of the vendor.
  Go to the customer master data (transaction code XD03 or FD03) and verify the status of the customer.
  Ensure that the vendor is indeed supposed to be blocked for the customer in question.
  
  
  
  Block the Vendor for the Customer:
  
  If the business requirement dictates that the vendor should be blocked for the customer, you can block the vendor in the customer master data.
  This can typically be done in the customer master record under the "Control" or "Payment Transactions" tab, where you can set the vendor as blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  Ensure that the business rules regarding vendor-customer relationships are clearly defined and implemented in the system.
  If necessary, consult with your business process owner or SAP functional consultant to understand the implications of blocking a vendor for a customer.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing vendor and customer relationships.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK03 (Display Vendor), XD03 (Display Customer), and MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor and customer master data.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.