How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM056 - Subcontractor &1 is blocked on company code level

/SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Subcontractor &1 is blocked on company code level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM056 - Subcontractor &1 is blocked on company code level ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM056 indicates that a subcontractor is blocked at the company code level. This typically occurs in the context of supply chain management and logistics, particularly when dealing with subcontracting processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to perform an operation (like creating a purchase order or a production order) involving a subcontractor that has been blocked for transactions at the company code level. This blocking can occur for several reasons, including:
  
  Blocked Vendor: The vendor (subcontractor) has been marked as blocked in the vendor master data.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may restrict transactions with the vendor.
  Payment Block: The vendor may have a payment block that prevents any transactions.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the vendor's master data that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code