How To Fix OB052 - Material & & & is blocked by excise duty revaluation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Material & & & is blocked by excise duty revaluation

What causes this issue?

The excise duty revaluation has not been completed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Complete the excise duty revaluation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB052 - Material & & & is blocked by excise duty revaluation ?

  The SAP error message OB052, which states that a material is blocked by excise duty revaluation, typically occurs in the context of materials that are subject to excise duty in countries where such regulations apply (e.g., India). This error indicates that there is an issue with the excise duty valuation for the material in question, which prevents certain transactions from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Excise Duty Revaluation: The material is blocked due to pending excise duty revaluation. This can happen if there are changes in the excise duty rates or if the material has been flagged for revaluation but the process has not been completed.
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration for excise duty in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with material valuation.
  Pending Transactions: There may be pending transactions related to the material that need to be cleared before the material can be unblocked.
  Blocked Status: The material may have been manually blocked for excise duty reasons, which needs to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Excise Duty Configuration: Ensure that the excise duty configuration in the system is correct. This includes checking the excise duty rates, valuation classes, and any related settings in the configuration.
  Revaluation Process: If the material is pending revaluation, complete the excise duty revaluation process. This may involve running specific transactions or programs in SAP to update the excise duty values.
  Clear Pending Transactions: Review any pending transactions related to the material. This may include goods movements, invoice postings, or other related activities that need to be completed or reversed.
  Unblock the Material: If the material is manually blocked, you can unblock it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master data) and ensure that the excise duty settings are correctly applied.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your version of SAP and the configuration in your organization.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  J1IEX: Excise Invoice
  J1I7: Excise Duty Revaluation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to excise duty issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the problem.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to resolve the issue has the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and excise duty settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in excise duty and material management in SAP.