How To Fix WV285 - Supplier &1 is locked for purchasing organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 285

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV285 - Supplier &1 is locked for purchasing organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message WV285 indicates that a supplier (vendor) is locked for a specific purchasing organization. This typically occurs when there are issues related to the vendor's status or configuration in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Lock Status: The vendor may be locked for purchasing due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The vendor is marked as inactive.
  The vendor has been locked by a user or administrator for maintenance or compliance reasons.
  There may be outstanding issues with the vendor that require resolution before they can be used for purchasing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the purchasing organization that prevent the use of the vendor.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Check if the vendor is marked as locked or inactive. If so, you may need to unlock or reactivate the vendor.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Vendor:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the vendor using transaction code XK02 or MK02.
  Ensure that the vendor is set to active for the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the purchasing organization to ensure that there are no restrictions on the vendor.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Consult with the Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to unlock the vendor, contact your SAP administrator or the person responsible for vendor management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Issues:
  
  Investigate if there are any outstanding issues with the vendor, such as compliance checks or pending documentation that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to your organization's internal documentation or SAP help resources for specific procedures related to vendor management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to vendor locking or purchasing organization settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.