How To Fix /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM137 - Cannot block subcontractor &1 with company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Cannot block subcontractor &1 with company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM137 - Cannot block subcontractor &1 with company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM137 indicates that there is an issue with blocking a subcontractor in the context of a specific company code. This error typically arises in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with subcontracting processes.
  Cause:
  The error message /SCMB/LOC_DP_ILM137 Cannot block subcontractor &1 with company code &2 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Subcontractor Status: The subcontractor you are trying to block may have existing transactions or open purchase orders that prevent it from being blocked.
  Company Code Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the company code in relation to the subcontractor.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to block the subcontractor.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the subcontractor or company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Transactions: Verify if there are any open purchase orders, contracts, or other transactions associated with the subcontractor. If there are, you may need to close or delete these transactions before blocking the subcontractor.
  
  
  Review Subcontractor Master Data: Ensure that the subcontractor's master data is complete and correctly configured for the specified company code. Check for any missing or incorrect information.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to block the subcontractor has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional insights or specific steps that may be required.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional troubleshooting steps or patches if necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), and others that may be involved in subcontracting processes.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how to manage vendor and subcontractor master data in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully block the subcontractor.