How To Fix RE188 - The blocked indicator could not be changed everywhere

RE188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 188

• Message text: The blocked indicator could not be changed everywhere

What causes this issue?

You want to set or delete the "blocked" indicator for selected items.
The action was not successful for all the items selected because some
of them are already flagged as complete.

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?

There is no need to block completed items because they cannot be
reduced further anyway. Removing the blocking indicator only makes
sense if you also undo the completion indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE188 - The blocked indicator could not be changed everywhere ?

  The SAP error message RE188, which states "The blocked indicator could not be changed everywhere," typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when attempting to change the status of a real estate object (such as a contract, property, or unit) that is currently blocked for certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Blocked Status: The object you are trying to modify is in a blocked status, which prevents changes from being made.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked objects that are also in a blocked state, which prevents the change from propagating.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the blocked status of the object.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce certain rules regarding the blocking and unblocking of objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE188 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Object Status: Verify the current