How To Fix WV287 - Supplier &1 is locked for supplier subrange &2 and purchasing org. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Supplier &1 is locked for supplier subrange &2 and purchasing org. &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV287 - Supplier &1 is locked for supplier subrange &2 and purchasing org. &3 ?

  The SAP error message WV287 indicates that a supplier is locked for a specific supplier subrange and purchasing organization. This typically occurs when there are restrictions or locks placed on the supplier data, which can prevent transactions from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Supplier Lock: The supplier may be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The supplier is currently being edited or updated by another user.
  The supplier has been flagged for review or has pending issues that need to be resolved.
  The supplier is inactive or has been marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the purchasing organization or supplier subrange that restrict access to the supplier.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the supplier may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the supplier data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Status: 
  
  Go to the supplier master data in SAP and check if the supplier is locked. You can do this by navigating to the supplier master record (transaction code MK03 for display).
  If the supplier is locked, determine the reason for the lock and resolve any outstanding issues.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Supplier: 
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can unlock the supplier by editing the supplier master data and removing any locks or flags that are preventing access.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the supplier data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with the Administrator: 
  
  If you are unable to unlock the supplier or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They may need to investigate further or perform actions that require higher-level access.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for the purchasing organization and supplier subrange to ensure that there are no restrictions that would cause the supplier to be locked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MK03 - Display Supplier Master
  MK02 - Change Supplier Master
  MK01 - Create Supplier Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to supplier locking mechanisms.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for supplier management and purchasing organization settings for more detailed information on how to manage supplier data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message WV287 and take appropriate action to resolve it.