How To Fix MM703 - Manufacturer is blocked; Manufacturer/Part No. fields are initialized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Manufacturer is blocked; Manufacturer/Part No. fields are initialized

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

To protect personal data, the system does not display any data related
to the manufacturer.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to display data for the manufacturer, 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 MM703 - Manufacturer is blocked; Manufacturer/Part No. fields are initialized ?

  The SAP error message MM703 indicates that a manufacturer is blocked, which prevents the system from processing transactions related to that manufacturer. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with vendor or manufacturer data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocked Manufacturer: The manufacturer associated with the material or part number is marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Poor performance or quality issues.
  Non-compliance with contractual obligations.
  Business decisions to stop dealing with certain manufacturers.
  
  
  
  Data Initialization: The error message also indicates that the Manufacturer/Part No. fields are initialized, meaning that the system is unable to retrieve or display the necessary information related to the manufacturer or part number due to the block status.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM703 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Manufacturer Status:
  
  Go to the manufacturer master data in SAP (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Enter the manufacturer number and check the status. Look for any flags or indicators that show the manufacturer is blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock Manufacturer:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can unblock the manufacturer by changing the status in the manufacturer master data.
  Navigate to the relevant view (e.g., General Data, Purchasing) and remove the block status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you do not have the authority to unblock the manufacturer, consult with your procurement or materials management department to understand the reason for the block and whether it can be lifted.
  
  
  
  Review Related Transactions:
  
  Ensure that there are no outstanding issues or transactions that might be causing the manufacturer to remain blocked.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Configuration:
  
  Sometimes, the blocking might be due to configuration settings in the system. Ensure that the settings align with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material and manufacturer data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to manufacturer data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing vendor and manufacturer data.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MM703 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.