How To Fix MW065 - Supplier & blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Supplier & blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW065 - Supplier & blocked ?

  The SAP error message MW065 indicates that a supplier is blocked, which typically means that the supplier cannot be used for purchasing activities due to certain restrictions. This can happen for various reasons, such as financial issues, compliance concerns, or internal company policies.
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocked Status: The supplier has been marked as blocked in the system. This can be due to various reasons, including:
  
  Financial issues (e.g., overdue payments).
  Compliance issues (e.g., not meeting regulatory requirements).
  Internal company policies (e.g., performance issues).
  
  
  
  Purchasing Organization: The supplier may be blocked for a specific purchasing organization, which means they can still be used in other organizations.
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to the block status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general view or MK03 for purchasing view).
  Check the status of the supplier to confirm if they are indeed blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Supplier:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can unblock the supplier by editing the vendor master data (transaction code XK02 for general view or MK02 for purchasing view).
  Remove the block status in the relevant sections (e.g., purchasing data).
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you do not have the authority to unblock the supplier, consult with the procurement or finance department to understand the reason for the block and whether it can be lifted.
  
  
  
  Review Compliance and Performance:
  
  Ensure that the supplier meets all compliance and performance requirements before unblocking them.
  
  
  
  Document Changes:
  
  If the supplier is unblocked, ensure that all changes are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MK02: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and change vendor master data.
  
  
  Audit Trail: Keep an audit trail of any changes made to vendor statuses for compliance and internal control purposes.
  
  
  Training: Ensure that relevant staff are trained on how to manage vendor master data and understand the implications of blocking/unblocking suppliers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW065 error and manage supplier statuses effectively in SAP.