How To Fix WAB248 - Supplier &1 blocked for all company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Supplier &1 blocked for all company codes

What causes this issue?

Supplier &V1& is blocked for all company codes

System Response

The master record of the supplier is blocked for processing for all
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB248 - Supplier &1 blocked for all company codes ?

  The SAP error message WAB248 indicates that a supplier (vendor) is blocked for all company codes in the system. This typically means that the vendor cannot be used for purchasing or procurement activities across any of the company codes in which they are defined.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Manual Blocking: The vendor may have been manually blocked by a user in the vendor master data.
  Automatic Blocking: The system may have automatically blocked the vendor due to certain criteria, such as overdue payments or other compliance issues.
  Data Maintenance: There may have been changes in the vendor master data that resulted in the vendor being blocked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAB248 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing).
  Enter the vendor number and check the status for all company codes.
  Look for any indicators that show the vendor is blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Vendor:
  
  If the vendor is blocked, you can unblock it using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor - Purchasing).
  Navigate to the relevant company code and remove the block status.
  
  
  
  Review Blocking Reasons:
  
  Check if there are any specific reasons for the block, such as overdue invoices or payment issues. Address these issues if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure why the vendor was blocked, consult with the finance or procurement department to understand the context and ensure that unblocking the vendor is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the vendor status for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor - Purchasing
  MK02: Change Vendor - Purchasing
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data contains important information about suppliers, including payment terms, contact details, and blocking status.
  
  
  Blocking Criteria: Understand the criteria that lead to vendor blocking in your organization, as this may vary based on internal policies.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change vendor master data, as this may be restricted to certain user roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WAB248 error and unblock the supplier for all company codes.