How To Fix PFM_12FI_AP133 - Vendor & is blocked

PFM_12FI_AP133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_12FI_AP - Message class for FI: payment authorization

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Vendor & is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP133 - Vendor & is blocked ?

  The SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP133 indicates that a vendor is blocked for transactions, which can prevent you from processing invoices or making payments to that vendor. This error typically arises in the context of Accounts Payable (AP) when trying to post a document related to a vendor that has been marked as blocked.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Blocked Status: The vendor in question 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 outstanding issues or disputes.
  The vendor has not met compliance requirements.
  The vendor has been flagged for performance issues.
  
  
  
  Blocking Reasons: There may be specific reasons for the block, such as:
  
  Payment block.
  Purchasing block.
  Other internal compliance or risk management reasons.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PFM_12FI_AP133 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Enter the vendor number and check