How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG101 - Supplier has status &1 and cannot be changed

/SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Supplier has status &1 and cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG101 - Supplier has status &1 and cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG101 indicates that the supplier you are trying to modify has a status that prevents changes. The status &1 will be replaced with the actual status of the supplier, which could be something like "Blocked," "Inactive," or another status that restricts modifications.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the supplier's business partner status is set to a value that does not allow for changes. Common statuses that might trigger this error include:
  
  Blocked: The supplier is blocked for transactions.
  Inactive: The supplier is not active in the system.
  Other statuses that indicate restrictions on modifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to change the status of the supplier to one that allows modifications. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Supplier Status: 
  
  Navigate to the Business Partner (BP) transaction in SAP.
  Enter the supplier number and check the current status.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If the supplier is blocked or inactive, you will