How To Fix OIJ_TKT014 - Vendor &1 with company code &2 is already blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_TKT - TSW: Messages for Ticket Transaction

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Vendor &1 with company code &2 is already blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_TKT014 - Vendor &1 with company code &2 is already blocked ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_TKT014 indicates that a vendor (identified by &1) is blocked for transactions in a specific company code (identified by &2). This error typically arises when attempting to create or modify a transaction involving a vendor that has been marked as blocked in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Blocked: The primary cause of this error is that the vendor has been set to a blocked status in the vendor master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The vendor is under review or investigation.
  The vendor has not complied with certain requirements.
  The vendor has been flagged for performance issues.
  
  
  
  Company Code Specific: The block may be specific to the company code, meaning that while the vendor may be active in other company codes, they are blocked in the one you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data in SAP (transaction code XK03 for general view or MK03 for purchasing view).
  Enter the vendor number and company code to check the status of the vendor.
  
  
  
  Unblock Vendor:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can unblock the vendor by using transaction code XK02 (or MK02 for purchasing view).
  Navigate to the relevant section (General Data, Company Code Data, or Purchasing Data) and remove the block status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you do not have the authorization to unblock the vendor, consult with your procurement or finance department to understand why the vendor is blocked and whether it is appropriate to unblock them.
  
  
  
  Document Changes:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to the vendor status are documented and comply with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor Master Data: Understanding how vendor master data is structured in SAP is crucial. It includes general data, company code data, and purchasing data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to vendor master data.
  Audit Trail: Be aware that unblocking a vendor may have implications for compliance and auditing, so it’s important to follow your organization’s procedures.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the OIJ_TKT014 error and proceed with your transactions involving the vendor.