How To Fix WRF_APC673 - Supplier &1 is locked for purchasing organisation &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Supplier &1 is locked for purchasing organisation &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC673 - Supplier &1 is locked for purchasing organisation &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_APC673 Supplier &1 is locked for purchasing organisation &2
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error indicates that the supplier (vendor) specified is locked or blocked for the given purchasing organization. In other words, the purchasing organization is not allowed to create or process purchase documents (like purchase orders) with this supplier because the supplier is flagged as blocked or locked for that purchasing organization.
  This lock/block can be due to various reasons such as:
  
  The supplier has been marked as blocked for purchasing in the vendor master data for that purchasing organization.
  The supplier is under review or has been temporarily suspended.
  There are compliance or payment issues with the supplier.
  The purchasing organization has restricted transactions with this supplier.
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  When creating or changing purchase orders or contracts.
  When trying to assign a supplier to a purchasing document.
  During vendor evaluation or source determination if the supplier is locked.
  
  How to check:
  
  
  Vendor Master Data (Purchasing Data):
  
  Transaction: XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor Purchasing)
  Enter Vendor and Purchasing Organization.
  Check the Purchasing Data tab.
  Look for the field "Blocked for Purchasing" or similar.
  
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Sometimes the info record may also have restrictions.
  
  
  
  Vendor Block Indicators:
  
  Check if the vendor is blocked globally or for specific purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the supplier for the purchasing organization:
  
  Go to vendor master data (XK02 or MK02).
  Select the purchasing organization.
  Remove the block indicator or lock flag.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  If the block is intentional:
  
  Consult with the purchasing department or vendor management team to understand why the supplier is blocked.
  If the block is due to compliance or payment issues, resolve those issues first.
  
  
  
  If you do not have authorization:
  
  Request the responsible person (vendor master data team or purchasing department) to unlock the supplier.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Vendor blocks can be set at different levels:
  
  Central block (client level)
  Purchasing organization block
  Company code block
  
  
  
  The error message is part of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, specifically related to purchasing.
  
  
  Sometimes, the block can be set via transaction MK05 (Block Vendor for Purchasing Organization).
  
  
  Always ensure that unlocking a vendor complies with company policies.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC673 Supplier &1 is locked for purchasing organisation &2
  
  
  Cause
  Supplier is blocked/locked for the purchasing organization in vendor master data
  
  
  Solution
  Remove the block in vendor master data (XK02/MK02) or consult responsible team
  
  
  Check Transactions
  XK02, MK02, MK05
  
  
  Module
  SAP MM (Materials Management)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the vendor number and purchasing organization, and I can guide you through the unlocking process.