How To Fix MM706 - Competitor &1 is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Competitor &1 is blocked

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, and you cannot change data for this competitor.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to display or change 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 MM706 - Competitor &1 is blocked ?

  The SAP error message MM706, which states "Competitor &1 is blocked," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to perform an action related to a competitor that has been marked as blocked in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to create or update a material master record or when processing purchasing documents.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the competitor being flagged as "blocked" in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual Blocking: The competitor was manually blocked by a user due to business reasons, such as poor performance or compliance issues.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, the competitor's status was changed to blocked.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to block certain competitors based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM706 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Competitor Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code MM02 for material master or MM03 to view the material).
  Check the status of the competitor in the relevant view (e.g., purchasing, sales, etc.).
  
  
  
  Unblock the Competitor:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can unblock the competitor by changing the status in the relevant view.
  Use transaction code MM02 to edit the material master and navigate to the appropriate tab where the competitor is listed. Change the status from "blocked" to "active."
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to unblock the competitor, consult with your SAP administrator or the relevant team (e.g., purchasing or sales) to understand why the competitor was blocked and whether it should remain blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes:
  
  If the competitor is blocked for legitimate business reasons, consider reviewing the processes that led to this decision and whether any actions need to be taken to address the underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to competitor statuses.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing competitors and materials.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, 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 address the MM706 error effectively.