How To Fix WV289 - Supplier &1 is locked; see long text.

WV289 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Supplier &1 is locked; see long text.

What causes this issue?

You want to display or change master data related to a supplier. The
master data for the supplier may include personal data and is blocked.

System Response

The system does not display any data related to the supplier to protect
personal data, and you cannot change data for this supplier.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to display or change data related to the
supplier, use transaction BUP_REQ_UNBLK to request unblocking. Ensure
that this is compliant with your organization's policies.

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.

WV289 - Details

• The SAP error message WV289 indicates that a supplier (vendor) is locked in the system, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that supplier's data. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a supplier is being deactivated, or if there are issues related to the supplier's status in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Locking: The supplier may be locked due to administrative actions, such as a user locking the supplier for maintenance or deactivation.
  Data Integrity Issues: The supplier may be locked due to data integrity issues or pending transactions that need to be resolved.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to access or modify the supplier may not have the necessary permissions to unlock or edit the supplier's data.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to suppliers being locked automatically based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Supplier Status: Use transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor) to check the