How To Fix M6028 - &1 &2 is blocked; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M6 - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: &1 &2 is blocked; see long text

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& is blocked because the data of this business partner might
contain personal information.

System Response

To protect personal data, the system does not display any data for this
partner. You cannot create or change any documents. If you want to post
new documents using a reference document, any items with this partner
will not be copied from the reference document.

How to fix this error?

If you are certain that you want to create or change a document for this
business partner, use transaction BUP_REQ_UNBLK to request that the
business partner be unblocked.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M6028 - &1 &2 is blocked; see long text ?

  The SAP error message M6028 typically indicates that a material (or a related object) is blocked for certain operations, and it provides a message that you should refer to the long text for more details. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent specific identifiers related to the material or the context of the error.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Blocked Material: The material might be blocked for procurement, sales, or inventory management due to various reasons such as quality issues, administrative decisions, or other business rules.
  Status Management: The material may have a status that prevents certain transactions from being executed (e.g., blocked for purchasing or sales).
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the material master data that need to be resolved before the material can be used in transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M6028 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Look for any indicators that show the material is blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Long Text:
  
  Access the long text associated with the error message for specific details on why the material is blocked. This can provide insights into the exact issue.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Material:
  
  If the material is blocked due to quality issues or other administrative reasons, you may need to work with the relevant departments (e.g., Quality Management, Procurement) to resolve the issue and unblock the material.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings in the system are correct and that there are no rules or settings that are inadvertently blocking the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M6028 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.