How To Fix MM702 - Cannot access manufacturer part; manufacturer is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Cannot access manufacturer part; manufacturer is blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to display data about a manufacturer part. The master data for
the corresponding vendor may include personal data and is blocked.

System Response

To protect personal data, it?s not possible to display the manufacturer
part.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to display the manufacturer part, use
transaction <DS><DS:TRAN.BUP_REQ_UNBLK>BUP_REQ_UNBLK</></> to request
that the corresponding vendor 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM702 - Cannot access manufacturer part; manufacturer is blocked ?

  The SAP error message MM702: "Cannot access manufacturer part; manufacturer is blocked" typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when there is an attempt to access a manufacturer part that has been marked as blocked in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as data integrity issues, business rules, or administrative actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocked Manufacturer: The manufacturer associated with the part is marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The manufacturer is no longer a valid supplier.
  The manufacturer has been flagged for quality issues.
  Administrative decisions to block the manufacturer for compliance or contractual reasons.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, leading to incorrect manufacturer information being linked to the part.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow access to certain manufacturers based on specific criteria or settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Manufacturer Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MK03 for displaying