How To Fix 8A018 - Personal data of blocked business partner has been encrypted

8A018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Personal data of blocked business partner has been encrypted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A018 - Personal data of blocked business partner has been encrypted ?

  The SAP error message 8A018 indicates that the personal data of a blocked business partner has been encrypted. This typically occurs in the context of data protection regulations, such as GDPR, where sensitive personal data must be handled with care, especially when a business partner is blocked or deactivated in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Business Partner: The business partner in question has been marked as blocked in the SAP system, which triggers the encryption of their personal data to protect it from unauthorized access.
  Data Protection Compliance: This is a compliance measure to ensure that sensitive information is not accessible when a business partner is no longer active or has been flagged for any reason.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Unblock the Business Partner: If the business partner needs to be accessed or their data needs to be reviewed, you may need to unblock them temporarily. This can be done through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., BP for Business