How To Fix M2291 - Not all documents could be blocked

M2291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Not all documents could be blocked

What causes this issue?

One or more documents is blocked by another user.

System Response

Setting up statistical data is carried out without blocking the
documents. If the option <ls>activate documents?</> selected then the
documents will be changed without blocking.

How to fix this error?

If you want to carry out the statistical set up with blocking, begin
the set up again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2291 - Not all documents could be blocked ?

  The SAP error message M2291, which states "Not all documents could be blocked," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing. This error indicates that there was an attempt to block certain documents (such as material documents or purchase orders) for further processing, but not all of them could be successfully blocked.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to block may already be in a status that does not allow blocking (e.g., they are already processed or have been posted).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to block certain documents.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent blocking of specific document types.
  Dependencies: There could be dependencies or links to other documents that prevent blocking (e.g., if the document is referenced in an open transaction).
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the