How To Fix MM_PUR_QTN016 - Bidder &1 cannot be used because it is blocked.

MM_PUR_QTN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_QTN - Message class of MM PUR QTN

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Bidder &1 cannot be used because it is blocked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_QTN016 - Bidder &1 cannot be used because it is blocked. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_QTN016 indicates that a specific bidder (vendor) cannot be used in the procurement process because they are blocked. This typically occurs in the context of creating or processing requests for quotations (RFQs) or purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the bidder being marked as "blocked" in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Vendor Blocked for Purchasing: The vendor may have been manually blocked for purchasing activities due to various reasons such as performance issues, compliance problems, or other internal policies.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor's master data may not be complete or may have been flagged for review.
  Payment Block: The vendor may have a payment block that prevents any purchasing activities.
  Status Changes: The vendor's status may have changed due to internal processes, leading to a block.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM_PUR_QTN016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction