How To Fix VP182 - Supplier &1 is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Supplier &1 is blocked

What causes this issue?

Supplier & is blocked; see long text

System Response

You want to create or change data for a supplier. The data related to
this supplier may include personal data and is blocked.

How to fix this error?

The system does not display any data related to the supplier to protect
personal data. You cannot create or change data for this supplier.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you are sure that you want to create or change data for this
supplier, use transaction BUP_REQ_UNBLK to request unblocking.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP182 - Supplier &1 is blocked ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VP182 Supplier &1 is blocked
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or process a transaction involving a supplier (vendor) who is currently blocked in the system. The blocking can be at different levels such as:
  
  Purchasing Block: The supplier is blocked for purchasing activities.
  Accounting Block: The supplier is blocked for accounting transactions.
  Payment Block: The supplier is blocked for payments.
  Overall Vendor Block: The vendor master record is flagged as blocked.
  
  The system prevents any further transactions with the blocked supplier to avoid processing errors or unauthorized activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Use transaction XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor Purchasing) to view the vendor master data.
  Check the Purchasing Data tab for any purchasing blocks.
  Check the Accounting Data tab for any accounting blocks.
  Check the Payment Transactions tab for payment blocks.
  
  
  
  Remove the Block (if appropriate):
  
  If the block is no longer valid, you can remove it using:
  
  XK02 (Change Vendor) for general vendor data.
  MK02 (Change Vendor Purchasing) for purchasing data.
  FK02 (Change Vendor Accounting) for accounting data.
  
  
  Remove the block indicator(s) and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to unblock the vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement or Finance:
  
  Sometimes vendors are blocked intentionally due to business reasons (e.g., quality issues, payment disputes).
  Confirm with the responsible department before unblocking.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01/XK02/XK03 – Create/Change/Display Vendor (General Data)
  MK01/MK02/MK03 – Create/Change/Display Vendor (Purchasing Data)
  FK01/FK02/FK03 – Create/Change/Display Vendor (Accounting Data)
  
  
  
  Vendor Blocking Fields:
  
  Purchasing Block: Found in Purchasing Data view.
  Accounting Block: Found in Accounting Data view.
  Payment Block: Found in Payment Transactions tab.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to vendor blocking for specific scenarios.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for vendor master data management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VP182 Supplier &1 is blocked indicates that the vendor you are trying to use is blocked in the system. To resolve, identify the type of block in the vendor master data and remove it if appropriate, ensuring you have the proper authorization and business approval.