How To Fix MM704 - Competitor is blocked; Competitor field is initialized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Competitor is blocked; Competitor field is initialized

What causes this issue?

You want to display or change data for the competitor. The master data
for the corresponding customer may include personal data and is blocked.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to display data for the competitor, use
transaction <DS><DS:TRAN.BUP_REQ_UNBLK>BUP_REQ_UNBLK</></> to request
that the corresponding customer 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 MM704 - Competitor is blocked; Competitor field is initialized ?

  The SAP error message MM704 indicates that a competitor is blocked, and as a result, the competitor field is initialized. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with vendor or competitor data in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Blocked Competitor: The competitor or vendor you are trying to reference in your transaction is marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as non-compliance, performance issues, or administrative decisions.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to prevent transactions involving blocked competitors to maintain data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM704 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Competitor Status:
  
  Navigate to the competitor/vendor master data in SAP.
  Check the status of the competitor to see if it is marked as blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock Competitor:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can unblock the competitor by:
  
  Going to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK02 for general data or MK02 for purchasing data).
  Locate the competitor/vendor in question.
  Change the status from blocked to active.
  
  
  Ensure that you have valid reasons and approvals to unblock the competitor.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you do not have the authority to unblock the competitor, consult with your procurement or compliance department to understand why the competitor is blocked and whether it can be unblocked.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is appropriate and that you are referencing the correct competitor/vendor.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom logic or enhancements in place, check with your SAP support team to see if there are any specific rules or configurations that might be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), and MK01 (Create Purchasing Info Record) to manage vendor data.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify vendor data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing vendor and competitor data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or technical team for further investigation.