How To Fix VN065 - Message & cannot be processed: Object(s) blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Message & cannot be processed: Object(s) blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN065 - Message & cannot be processed: Object(s) blocked ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN065 - Message & cannot be processed: Object(s) blocked:
  
  Error Message:
  VN065 - Message & cannot be processed: Object(s) blocked
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process a message (such as an invoice, credit memo, or payment) in SAP, but the related business object(s) involved in the transaction are currently blocked. The "object(s)" could be:
  
  Vendor master data
  Purchase order
  Invoice document
  Payment document
  Other related transactional data
  
  The block can be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Vendor master record is blocked for posting (e.g., payment block or posting block).
  The purchase order or invoice is blocked for payment or processing.
  The document is locked by another user or process.
  The document is flagged with a block indicator (e.g., payment block, release block).
  Workflow or approval process has not been completed, causing the object to remain blocked.
  Custom validations or user exits that block processing under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Block Status of the Object(s):
  
  For vendor master data:
  
  Use transaction XK05 or FK05 to check if the vendor is blocked for posting or payment.
  
  
  For purchase orders:
  
  Use transaction ME22N to check if the PO is blocked or flagged.
  
  
  For invoices:
  
  Use transaction MRBR to check for blocked invoices.
  
  
  For payments:
  
  Use transaction F110 or F-53 to check if payment is blocked.
  
  
  
  
  
  Remove or Release the Block:
  
  If the vendor is blocked, unblock the vendor for posting or payment if appropriate.
  If the invoice or PO is blocked, release the block via the appropriate transaction (e.g., MRBR for invoice blocks).
  If the document is locked by another user, wait for the lock to be released or contact the user.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Approval Status:
  
  If the object is blocked due to workflow, check the workflow status and complete any pending approvals.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements:
  
  Review any user exits, BADIs, or custom validations that might be blocking the processing.
  Consult with your SAP technical team if custom code is involved.
  
  
  
  Retry Processing:
  
  After removing the block, retry the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK05 / FK05 - Block/Unblock Vendor
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order
  MRBR - Release Blocked Invoices
  F110 - Automatic Payment Transactions
  SM12 - Check and delete locks on SAP objects
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to message VN065 for specific scenarios or patches.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Vendor blocked for payment due to compliance or credit issues.
  Invoice blocked due to price or quantity discrepancies.
  Payment blocked due to manual intervention or approval pending.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Object(s) involved in the message are blocked (vendor, PO, invoice, payment, etc.)
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and remove the block on the object(s), check workflow/approval status, and retry processing
  
  
  Tools
  XK05, FK05, ME22N, MRBR, F110, SM12
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.