How To Fix VMD_API052 - Vendor &1: Payment block & is not intended

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMD_API - Vendor APIs

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Vendor &1: Payment block & is not intended

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMD_API052 - Vendor &1: Payment block & is not intended ?

  The SAP error message VMD_API052 indicates that there is a payment block set for a vendor that is not intended for the current transaction. This typically occurs in the context of vendor management and accounts payable processes when trying to process a payment or create a purchase order for a vendor that has certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Payment Block Configuration: The vendor has a payment block set in their master data. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  The vendor is under review.
  There are outstanding issues with the vendor (e.g., disputes, quality issues).
  The vendor is inactive or has been flagged for some compliance reason.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Payment Block Type: The payment block type being used may not be appropriate for the transaction being attempted.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the vendor master data that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or