How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL036 - Supplier &1 (&2) is blocked centrally and cannot be assigned

/SRMSMC/CMN_BL036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Supplier &1 (&2) is blocked centrally and cannot be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL036 - Supplier &1 (&2) is blocked centrally and cannot be assigned ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL036 indicates that a supplier (vendor) is blocked centrally in the system, which prevents the assignment of that supplier to a purchasing document or other related processes. This error typically arises in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when dealing with vendor master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Central Block: The supplier/vendor has been marked as blocked in the central system, which means that it cannot be used for transactions.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor master data may have been set to inactive or blocked status due to compliance, performance issues, or other business rules.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like ERP), there may be synchronization issues leading to the vendor being blocked in one system but not in another.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the