How To Fix EEWA_ORDER202 - Order date &1: The customer &2 has a central posting block.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_ORDER - Messages for Waste Disposal Ordres / Order Management

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Order date &1: The customer &2 has a central posting block.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_ORDER202 - Order date &1: The customer &2 has a central posting block. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_ORDER202 indicates that there is a central posting block for a customer, which prevents the creation or processing of an order. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or order management processes.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The customer specified in the order has a central posting block set in the system.
  This block can be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Financial issues (e.g., overdue payments).
  Credit limit exceeded.
  Customer account is blocked for sales or delivery.
  Other internal controls or compliance measures.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the customer master record (transaction code XD03 for general data or VD03 for sales area data).
  Check the status of the customer account to see if there are any blocks or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Block:
  
  If there is a posting block, identify the reason for the block. This could be due to credit management settings or other internal policies.
  If the block is due to overdue payments or credit limit issues, you may need to contact the finance department to resolve these issues.
  
  
  
  Adjust Credit Management Settings:
  
  If the block is related to credit management, you may need to adjust the credit limit or payment terms for the customer.
  This can be done in the customer master data under the credit management section.
  
  
  
  Remove the Block:
  
  If it is appropriate and authorized, you can remove the block from the customer account. This typically requires appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure about the reason for the block or how to resolve it, consult with your finance or credit management team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 - Display Customer (General Data)
  VD03 - Display Customer (Sales Area Data)
  FD32 - Change Customer Credit Management
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to customer master data and credit management for more detailed procedures and policies.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.