How To Fix PFM_1280 - Vendor selected is locked

PFM_1280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Vendor selected is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1280 - Vendor selected is locked ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1280 indicates that the vendor you are trying to work with is locked. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of procurement and vendor management. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Lock Status: The vendor may be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The vendor is marked as inactive or locked in the vendor master data.
  The vendor has outstanding issues or discrepancies that require resolution.
  The vendor is locked for specific purchasing organizations or company codes.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to access or process transactions related to the vendor may not have the necessary permissions to work with locked vendors.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the Vendor:
  
  Transaction Code: Use transaction code XK02 (or MK02 for purchasing data) to modify the vendor master data.
  Unlock the Vendor: Navigate to the relevant section and check the status of the vendor. If it is locked, you can