How To Fix MPN03008 - Vendor & is blocked as the source of supply for source list &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN03 - MPN Message: PM/PP Orders

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Vendor & is blocked as the source of supply for source list &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN03008 - Vendor & is blocked as the source of supply for source list & ?

  The SAP error message MPN03008 indicates that a vendor is blocked as a source of supply for a specific source list. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Blocked: The vendor in question has been marked as blocked in the vendor master data. This could be due to various reasons, such as performance issues, financial problems, or compliance issues.
  Source List Configuration: The source list for the material may have been configured to include this vendor, but the vendor's status prevents it from being used.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be a purchasing info record that is also blocked or inactive for the vendor.
  Material Status: The material itself may have a status that restricts procurement from certain vendors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unblock the Vendor:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 for general data or MK02 for purchasing data).
  Check the vendor status and remove any blocks that are preventing the vendor from being used.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Source List:
  
  Use transaction code ME01 to check the source list for the material.
  Ensure that the vendor is listed as an active source of supply and that there are no blocks on the source list entry.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Check the purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination using transaction code ME13.
  Ensure that the info record is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Check the material status using transaction code MM03.
  Ensure that the material is not restricted from procurement from certain vendors.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team: If the vendor is blocked for legitimate reasons, consult with the procurement or finance team to understand the implications of unblocking the vendor.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK02: Change Vendor Master Data
  MK02: Change Purchasing Data for Vendor
  ME01: Maintain Source List
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor management, source lists, and purchasing info records.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor master data and source lists.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPN03008 error and restore the vendor as a source of supply in your SAP system.