How To Fix M6026 - Supplier &1 is blocked for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M6 - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Supplier &1 is blocked for company code &2

What causes this issue?

Supplier & is blocked for company code &.

System Response

The master record for this supplier is blocked for processing for the
specified company code.

How to fix this error?

You can find out which user has blocked the supplier master record by
displaying the master record change document.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M6026 - Supplier &1 is blocked for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message M6026 indicates that a supplier (vendor) is blocked for a specific company code. This typically occurs when a vendor's status is set to "blocked" in the vendor master data, preventing any transactions from being processed for that vendor in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Blocked: The vendor has been marked as blocked in the vendor master data for the specific company code.
  Payment Issues: The vendor may have outstanding payment issues or disputes that led to the blocking.
  Compliance Issues: The vendor may not meet compliance requirements or may have been flagged for other reasons.
  Manual Blocking: A user may have manually blocked the vendor for various reasons, such as performance issues or contract violations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Enter the vendor number and company code, and check the status of the vendor.
  
  
  
  Unblock Vendor:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can unblock the vendor by going to the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 or MK02).
  Navigate to the relevant company code data and change the status from "blocked" to "active."
  
  
  
  Review Blocking Reasons:
  
  Investigate the reasons for the block. This may involve checking with the procurement department or reviewing any compliance issues.
  Ensure that any outstanding issues are resolved before unblocking the vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure why the vendor is blocked, consult with the procurement, finance, or compliance departments to understand the implications of unblocking the vendor.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the vendor status for audit purposes and to maintain a clear record of vendor management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Material Vendor
  MK02: Change Material Vendor
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change vendor statuses. If not, you may need to request assistance from someone with the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  Vendor Master Data Maintenance: Regularly review and maintain vendor master data to ensure that it is up-to-date and that any blocks are justified.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions related to vendor blocking issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M6026 error and manage vendor statuses effectively within your SAP system.