How To Fix ME008 - Supplier & blocked for purch. org. &, supplier sub-range &, and plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Supplier & blocked for purch. org. &, supplier sub-range &, and plant &

What causes this issue?

The <LS>Purchasing Block</> indicator has been set in this supplier
master record.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a different supplier.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME008 - Supplier & blocked for purch. org. &, supplier sub-range &, and plant & ?

  The SAP error message ME008 indicates that a supplier is blocked for a specific purchasing organization, supplier sub-range, and plant. This error typically arises when attempting to create or process a purchase order or a related document for a supplier that has been marked as blocked in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Supplier Blocked: The supplier is blocked for the purchasing organization in the vendor master data. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The supplier has outstanding issues (e.g., quality problems, payment issues).
  The supplier is under review or has been flagged for compliance reasons.
  The supplier has been manually blocked by a user.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Block: The block may be specific to a certain plant, meaning that while the supplier may be active for other plants or purchasing organizations, it is blocked for the one you are trying to use.
  
  
  Sub-range Block: If the supplier is associated with a specific sub-range, it may be blocked for that sub-range in the context of the purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Check the status of the supplier for the relevant purchasing organization and plant.
  Look for any indicators that show the supplier is blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Supplier:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can unblock the supplier by editing the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 for general data or MK02 for purchasing data).
  Remove the block indicator for the purchasing organization and plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure why the supplier is blocked, consult with the procurement or compliance department to understand the reason for the block and whether it is appropriate to unblock the supplier.
  
  
  
  Review Sub-range Settings:
  
  If the issue is related to a specific sub-range, ensure that the supplier is correctly set up for that sub-range in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Documents:
  
  Ensure there are no outstanding issues with existing purchase orders or contracts that might be causing the block.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  XK02: Change Vendor Master
  MK03: Display Purchasing Data
  MK02: Change Purchasing Data
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and change vendor master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing vendor master data and handling blocked suppliers.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.