How To Fix ARUN_DATA_PRVCY013 - Business partner is blocked for the &1 app.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_DATA_PRVCY - ARUN Rule Data Privacy

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Business partner is blocked for the &1 app.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_DATA_PRVCY013 - Business partner is blocked for the &1 app. ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_DATA_PRVCY013 indicates that a business partner is blocked for a specific application (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of data privacy and compliance, particularly when dealing with sensitive information or regulations such as GDPR.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The business partner (BP) has been marked as blocked in the system for the specific application.
  There may be compliance reasons, such as the business partner requesting not to process their data or being flagged due to legal or regulatory issues.
  The business partner's status may have been changed due to internal policies or external regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., BP) in SAP.
  Search for the specific business partner that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the business partner to see if it is indeed blocked for the application in question.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is blocked and you have the necessary permissions, you can unblock them by changing their status.
  Ensure that unblocking the business partner complies with your organization's data privacy policies and any relevant regulations.
  
  
  
  Review Data Privacy Settings:
  
  Check the data privacy settings and configurations in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the business partner's data privacy preferences are correctly set and that they align with your organization's compliance requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult with Compliance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about unblocking the business partner, consult with your organization's compliance or legal team to ensure that you are adhering to all necessary regulations.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Audit:
  
  Document any changes made to the business partner's status for audit purposes.
  Ensure that there is a clear record of why the business partner was blocked and the rationale for unblocking them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may provide additional insights or patches.
  Data Privacy Regulations: Familiarize yourself with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) that may impact how business partners are managed in your system.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that users who are attempting to unblock business partners have the appropriate roles and permissions to do so.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ARUN_DATA_PRVCY013 error effectively.