How To Fix ME118 - Error in blocking management (processing not possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Error in blocking management (processing not possible)

What causes this issue?

The table cannot be maintained automatically.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator. The program cannot be re-run until
this error has been rectified.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME118 - Error in blocking management (processing not possible) ?

  The SAP error message ME118, which states "Error in blocking management (processing not possible)," typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or inventory management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the blocking management of a material, which can prevent further processing of transactions related to that material.
  Causes of ME118 Error
  
  
  Blocked Stock: The material in question may be in a blocked stock status, which means it cannot be used for further transactions until it is unblocked.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the material master or purchasing document that is causing the system to reject the transaction.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the current business processes, leading to errors in blocking management.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to process the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions