How To Fix FIGEN_DPP008 - Certificate &1/&2 cannot be generated because the vendor is blocked

FIGEN_DPP008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIGEN_DPP -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Certificate &1/&2 cannot be generated because the vendor is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIGEN_DPP008 - Certificate &1/&2 cannot be generated because the vendor is blocked ?

  The SAP error message FIGEN_DPP008 indicates that a certificate cannot be generated for a specific vendor because the vendor is blocked. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with vendor payments or certificates related to vendor transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the vendor in question has been marked as "blocked" in the SAP system. This blocking can occur for various reasons, including:
  
  Payment Block: The vendor may have a payment block set up due to outstanding issues, such as unpaid invoices or disputes.
  Master Data Block: The vendor's master data may have been flagged for blocking due to compliance issues, performance concerns, or other internal policies.
  Status Change: The vendor's status may have changed due to a review process, leading to a temporary or permanent block.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data