How To Fix FAP_SPP361 - Supplier & & is blocked, editing not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_SPP -

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Supplier & & is blocked, editing not possible

What causes this issue?

The account is currently blocked by another user. Since the user has
the option of clearing items, clearing cannot be allowed within the
payment program.

System Response

The account is not processed.

How to fix this error?

At a later date, you can schedule a further proposal run or payment run
which only processes the blocked account. Alternatively, you can also
delete the proposal and create a new payment proposal.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_SPP361 - Supplier & & is blocked, editing not possible ?

  The SAP error message FAP_SPP361 indicates that a supplier is blocked, which prevents any editing or changes to the supplier's data. This error typically arises in the context of supplier management within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to procurement and supplier relationship management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Supplier Blocked Status: The supplier in question has been marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Non-compliance with contractual obligations.
  Poor performance or quality issues.
  Financial issues or risk assessments.
  Administrative decisions to block the supplier.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to edit the supplier data may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to blocked suppliers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unblock the Supplier:
  
  Navigate to the supplier master data in the SAP system.
  Check the status of the supplier and identify the reason for the block.
  If appropriate, unblock the supplier by changing the status in the supplier master record. This typically requires authorization, so ensure you have the necessary permissions or consult with someone who does.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP administrator to review and adjust the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If the supplier is blocked for valid reasons, consult with the procurement or compliance department to understand the implications of unblocking the supplier.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to the supplier status are documented and comply with your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor) to view or modify supplier details.
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that control access to supplier data, such as F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) or F_LFA1_AKT (Vendor Master).
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.