How To Fix FZ718 - > Payee is blocked with block key &

FZ718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 718

• Message text: > Payee is blocked with block key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ718 - > Payee is blocked with block key & ?

  The SAP error message FZ718, which states "Payee is blocked with block key &," typically occurs when you attempt to process a payment or transaction involving a vendor or payee that has been blocked in the system. This blocking can prevent any financial transactions from being executed for that particular payee.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the payee (vendor or customer) being marked as blocked in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Payment Block: The vendor may have been blocked for payment due to outstanding issues, such as unresolved disputes, overdue invoices, or compliance issues.
  Master Data Maintenance: The vendor's master data may have been updated to include a block key, which restricts transactions.
  User Action: A user may have manually blocked the vendor for various reasons, such as performance issues or compliance checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FZ718 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor