How To Fix VK816 - The block is marked.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 816

• Message text: The block is marked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK816 - The block is marked. ?

  The SAP error message VK816 ("The block is marked") typically occurs in the context of pricing and sales order processing. This error indicates that a certain condition record or pricing procedure is blocked, preventing the system from processing the pricing correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Condition Records: The condition records for pricing may be marked as blocked in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as manual blocking by a user or system settings that prevent certain conditions from being used.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the customer, material, or pricing conditions that are causing the block.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the pricing procedure may have been set up in a way that leads to certain conditions being blocked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) and check the relevant condition records for the pricing procedure.
  Look for any records that are marked as blocked and determine the reason for the block.
  
  
  
  Unblock Condition Records:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can unblock the condition records using transaction code VK12 (Change Condition) or by contacting your SAP administrator to do so.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the customer and material is correctly maintained and not causing the block.
  Check if the customer or material is marked as blocked in their respective master data records.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the pricing procedure configuration in transaction code V/08 to ensure that the settings are correct and that there are no unnecessary blocks in the pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific condition records and pricing procedures involved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK13: Display Condition Records
  VK12: Change Condition Records
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and change condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VK816 error message in SAP.