How To Fix IDGT_LC188 - Current vendor or customer is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDGT_LC -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Current vendor or customer is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDGT_LC188 - Current vendor or customer is blocked ?

  The SAP error message IDGT_LC188, which states "Current vendor or customer is blocked," typically occurs when you attempt to process a transaction involving a vendor or customer that has been marked as blocked in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during invoice processing, purchase order creation, or sales order processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocking Status: The vendor or customer has been set to a blocked status in the master data. This can be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Non-compliance with payment terms.
  Issues with delivery or quality.
  Administrative decisions to block the vendor/customer for financial reasons.
  Expired contracts or agreements.
  
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: The blocking status may have been set during routine maintenance of vendor or customer master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Status:
  
  Navigate to the vendor or customer master data in SAP (using transaction codes like XK03 for vendors or XD03 for customers).
  Check the status of the vendor or customer to confirm if they are indeed blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Vendor/Customer:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can unblock the vendor or customer by editing their master data (using transaction codes XK02 for vendors or XD02 for customers).
  Remove the blocking status in the relevant fields (e.g., "Block for Purchasing" or "Block for Sales").
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you do not have the authority to unblock the vendor or customer, consult with your finance or procurement department to understand the reason for the block and to seek approval for unblocking.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documentation:
  
  Check any related documentation or notes that may provide context for the blocking decision, such as compliance issues or contract expirations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XD03: Display Customer
  XD02: Change Customer
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to vendor or customer master data.
  
  
  Audit Trail: It may be useful to check the audit trail or change logs to see who blocked the vendor or customer and why.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to your organization's policies regarding vendor and customer management to ensure compliance with internal procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.