What is 'blocking status' in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

blocking status - Overview

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: Information that tells the user if an account or invoice is blocked for payment, that is, if a payment block has been set.

blocking status - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Blocking status is a feature in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing that allows users to block certain documents from being processed. This feature is used to prevent documents from being processed until certain conditions are met. For example, a blocking status can be used to prevent a purchase order from being processed until the vendor has been approved. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the blocking status feature, users must first set up the blocking statuses in the system. This can be done by going to the Customizing menu and selecting the “Define Blocking Statuses” option. Once the blocking statuses have been set up, users can then assign them to documents as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up blocking statuses, it is important to make sure that they are clearly defined and easy to understand. This will help ensure that users are able to quickly identify which documents need to be blocked and why. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all users who need access to the blocking statuses have the appropriate permissions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the blocking status feature in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide helpful tips and tricks for using this feature.