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

VN036 - Overview

• 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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VN036 - Details

• 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