How To Fix IDSAU_DPP008 - Certificate &1/&2 cannot be generated because the vendor is blocked

IDSAU_DPP008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDSAU_DPP - Messages for DPP functionality

• 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 IDSAU_DPP008 - Certificate &1/&2 cannot be generated because the vendor is blocked ?

  The SAP error message IDSAU_DPP008 indicates that a certificate cannot be generated for a specific vendor because that vendor is blocked. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or other procurement-related modules where vendor management is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the vendor in question has been marked as "blocked" in the system. This could happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Vendor Blocked for Purchasing: The vendor may have been blocked for purchasing activities due to various reasons such as compliance issues, performance problems, or administrative decisions.
  Vendor Status: The vendor's status in the system may not allow for transactions, including the generation of certificates.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the vendor master data that need to be resolved before the vendor can be unblocked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data in SAP (transaction