How To Fix MMPUR_CQTN016 - Bidder &1 cannot be used because it is blocked.

MMPUR_CQTN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CQTN - Message Class for Central Supplier Quotation

• Message number: 016

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

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MMPUR_CQTN016 - Details

• The SAP error message MMPUR_CQTN016 indicates that a specific bidder (identified by the placeholder &1) cannot be used because their status is marked as "blocked." This typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, such as when creating or managing requests for quotations (RFQs) or bids.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the bidder being blocked in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  The bidder has outstanding issues, such as unpaid invoices or unresolved disputes.
  The bidder has been manually blocked by a user or administrator due to performance issues or compliance concerns.
  The bidder's status may have been automatically updated based on certain criteria defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Bidder Status:
  
  Navigate to the vendor master data in SAP (transaction code MK03 for display).
  Enter the vendor number of the blocked bidder and check their status. Look for any indicators that show the vendor is