How To Fix VN036 - Object is blocked (object key &, application &, output type &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Object is blocked (object key &, application &, output type &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN036 - Object is blocked (object key &, application &, output type &) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN036 - Object is blocked (object key &, application &, output type &)
  
  Cause:
  The error message VN036 occurs when you try to process or output a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, or delivery note) in SAP, but the output object is currently blocked. This blocking can happen for several reasons:
  
  The output determination procedure has flagged the output type as blocked.
  The output object (e.g., a purchase order or invoice) has been manually blocked for output.
  The output is blocked due to a status in the application (e.g., the document is in a status that prevents output).
  The output type is set to "blocked" in the output control configuration.
  Sometimes, the output is blocked because of a previous error or manual intervention to prevent sending duplicate or incorrect documents.
  
  
  Explanation of the Message Variables:
  
  Object key &: The key of the object (e.g., purchase order number).
  Application &: The application area (e.g., purchasing, billing).
  Output type &: The output type (e.g., NEU for purchase order print, RD00 for invoice print).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VN036 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Output Status:
  
  Go to the document in question (e.g., purchase order, invoice).
  Check the output status and see if the output type is blocked.
  For purchase orders, use transaction ME23N ? Environment ? Output ? Output Types.
  For billing documents, use VF03 ? Header ? Output.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Output:
  
  If the output is blocked, unblock it manually.
  In ME23N, select the output type and change the status from "Blocked" to "Ready for output" or "Processed" as appropriate.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination Configuration:
  
  Verify the output determination procedure in customizing (SPRO).
  Path: Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Output Control ? Message Types.
  Check if the output type is set to be blocked or if there are conditions causing the block.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Output:
  
  After unblocking, reprocess the output.
  You can trigger output manually or schedule it via batch jobs.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes custom code blocks output based on business logic.
  Review any user exits or BADIs related to output determination.
  
  
  
  Check for Document Status:
  
  Ensure the document is in a status that allows output.
  For example, a purchase order must be released or approved before output.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order and check output.
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order to unblock output.
  VF03: Display Billing Document output.
  NACE: Output determination configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Notes:
  
  SAP Notes related to output blocking may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Check OSS notes if the problem persists after unblocking.
  
  
  
  Common Output Types:
  
  NEU: Purchase Order print.
  RD00: Invoice print.
  BA00: Delivery note print.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The VN036 error indicates that the output for a specific document and output type is blocked. To fix it, identify the blocked output in the document, unblock it, and then reprocess the output. Also, verify the output determination settings and document status to prevent recurrence.
  
  If you need help with a specific document type or output type, please provide more details!