How To Fix W5108 - Purchasing document & blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Purchasing document & blocked

What causes this issue?

Purchasing document &V1& is currently being processed by another user
or by you (in another session).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you are processing the purchasing document in another session,
terminate this processing and perform the function again.
Otherwise, try invoking the function again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5108 - Purchasing document & blocked ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W5108 - Purchasing document & blocked
  
  Cause:
  The message W5108 indicates that the purchasing document (such as a Purchase Order or Purchase Requisition) is currently blocked. This block can be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The document is manually blocked by a user or via workflow.
  The document is blocked due to a release strategy (approval process) not being completed.
  The document is blocked because of a system status or user status that prevents further processing.
  The document is blocked for payment or delivery due to quality or inspection issues.
  The document is blocked due to a hold or lock set in the system (e.g., payment block, delivery block).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W5108 message, you need to identify and remove the block on the purchasing document:
  
  
  Check the Block Reason:
  
  Go to the purchasing document (e.g., ME23N for Purchase Order).
  Check the Header or Item level for any block indicators.
  Look for fields like Delivery Block, Invoice Block, or Payment Block.
  Check the Release Strategy status if applicable.
  
  
  
  Release the Block:
  
  If the document is blocked due to release strategy, complete the approval process.
  If the block is manual, remove the block flag in the document.
  If the block is due to quality inspection, ensure inspection is completed or quality block is removed.
  If the block is due to payment or delivery, coordinate with the responsible department to remove the block.
  
  
  
  Check System/User Status:
  
  Use transaction BS22 or check the status profile to see if any user status is causing the block.
  Remove or change the status if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Sometimes, the document might be locked by another user or process.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks and release if necessary (with caution).
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Workflow:
  
  Check workflow inbox or logs if the block is related to workflow.
  Resolve any pending workflow tasks.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N – Display Purchase Order
  ME22N – Change Purchase Order
  ME53N – Display Purchase Requisition
  ME52N – Change Purchase Requisition
  SM12 – Display and delete locks
  BS22 – Display User Status
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to purchasing document blocks for specific scenarios.
  
  
  
  Release Strategy:
  
  If the block is due to release strategy, ensure all required approvals are done.
  Use transaction ME54N to release purchase requisitions.
  Use transaction ME28 to release purchase orders.
  
  
  
  User Status:
  
  Custom user statuses can block documents; check with your SAP MM or Basis team.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  W5108 means the purchasing document is blocked and cannot be processed further until the block is removed. Identify the type of block (manual, release strategy, quality, payment, delivery, or system status) and take appropriate action to release it.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction and scenario where the error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.