How To Fix WAB247 - Supplier &1 is blocked for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Supplier &1 is blocked for company code &2

What causes this issue?

Supplier &V1& is blocked for company code &V2&.

System Response

The master record of the supplier is blocked for processing for the
specified company code.

How to fix this error?

You can determine which user has blocked the supplier master record by
displaying the change document of the master record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB247 - Supplier &1 is blocked for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message WAB247 indicates that a supplier (vendor) is blocked for a specific company code. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a vendor is not allowed to conduct business with a particular company code due to various reasons, including compliance issues, financial concerns, or internal policies.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Blocked Status: The vendor has been marked as blocked in the vendor master data for the specified company code.
  Payment Block: The vendor may have a payment block set up, preventing any transactions from being processed.
  Compliance Issues: The vendor may be blocked due to compliance or regulatory issues.
  Internal Policies: The organization may have internal policies that prevent transactions with certain vendors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Enter the vendor number and company code.
  Check the status of the vendor. If it is blocked, you will need to unblock it.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Vendor:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can unblock the vendor by using transaction code XK02 or MK02.
  Navigate to the relevant company code data and remove the block status.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Blocks:
  
  If the vendor is blocked for payment, check the payment block settings in the vendor master data and adjust them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Compliance/Legal Teams:
  
  If the vendor is blocked due to compliance issues, consult with your compliance or legal teams to understand the implications and whether the block can be lifted.
  
  
  
  Internal Approval:
  
  If the block is due to internal policies, ensure that you have the necessary approvals to proceed with unblocking the vendor.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Material Vendor
  MK02: Change Material Vendor
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change vendor master data. If you do not have the required permissions, you may need to contact your SAP administrator or someone with the appropriate access.
  
  
  Documentation: It may be helpful to document the reason for unblocking the vendor for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  Audit Trail: Keep in mind that unblocking a vendor may require an audit trail, so ensure that all changes are properly logged and justified.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WAB247 error and proceed with your transactions involving the supplier.