How To Fix WY140 - Purchasing block for supplier & has already been lifted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Purchasing block for supplier & has already been lifted

What causes this issue?

You want to lift the purchasing block for vendor &V1&.
You do not need to carry out this action as the block is no longer set.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY140 - Purchasing block for supplier & has already been lifted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WY140: "Purchasing block for supplier & has already been lifted":
  
  Error Message:
  WY140: Purchasing block for supplier & has already been lifted
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs when you attempt to lift (remove) a purchasing block for a supplier in SAP, but the system detects that the purchasing block has already been removed previously. In other words, the supplier is not currently blocked for purchasing, so the system prevents you from lifting a block that does not exist.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP, suppliers can be blocked for purchasing to prevent procurement activities.
  The block can be set or lifted at various levels (e.g., vendor master record, purchasing organization).
  If you try to lift a block that is not active, SAP issues this message to inform you that the action is redundant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the current block status of the supplier before attempting to lift the block.
  Use transaction MK02 (Change Vendor) or XK02 (Change Vendor Central) to verify the purchasing block status.
  Navigate to the Purchasing Data tab and check the "Purchasing Block" indicator.
  If the block is already lifted (i.e., no block is set), no further action is needed.
  If you want to block the supplier, set the block instead of lifting it.
  If you believe the system is incorrect, verify if there are multiple purchasing blocks at different organizational levels (client, company code, purchasing org).
  Also, check if the block is maintained in other related tables or via other transactions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  MK02 / XK02 – Change Vendor Master Data
  MK03 / XK03 – Display Vendor Master Data
  ME21N / ME22N – Create/Change Purchase Order (may show block warnings)
  
  
  Tables:
  
  LFA1 – Vendor Master (General Data)
  LFM1 – Vendor Master Purchasing Data
  
  
  Notes:
  
  The purchasing block can be set at different levels; ensure you are checking the correct level.
  Sometimes, custom enhancements or user exits might affect block status handling.
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Search for "Purchasing Block Vendor" for detailed documentation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempting to lift a purchasing block that is not currently active.
  Solution: Verify the block status before lifting; no action needed if block is already lifted.
  Check: Vendor master purchasing data for block indicators.
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!