How To Fix CVP_DP_ILM054 - Contact person &1 is not blocked; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVP_DP_ILM - CVP_DP_ILM

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Contact person &1 is not blocked; see long text

What causes this issue?

The system has not blocked the master data related to contact &V1&.
For example, the customer master data at general data level or the
vendor master data at general data level.
The system cannot block this data for one of the following reasons:
An application is using the data related to contact person &v1&.
You must block contact person &1 prior to blocking its corresponding
customer master data<(>,<)> or vendor master data.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM054 - Contact person &1 is not blocked; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CVP_DP_ILM054 indicates that a contact person (identified by &1) is not blocked, which may be causing issues in the context of data processing or master data management. This error typically arises in scenarios where certain business processes require that a contact person be blocked to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Contact Person Status: The contact person in question is active and not blocked in the system. This can lead to issues if the business process requires that only blocked contact persons be used for certain operations.
  Data Integrity: The system may have rules or configurations that necessitate blocking a contact person before proceeding with specific transactions or data updates.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific settings in the configuration of the SAP system that dictate when a contact person should be blocked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Block the Contact Person: If the business process requires the contact person to be blocked, you can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner) and blocking the contact person.
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction.
  Search for the contact person using their ID or name.
  Edit the contact person details and set the status to "Blocked."
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process Requirements: Check the specific business process or transaction that triggered the error to understand if blocking the contact person is necessary. If it is not required, you may need to adjust the process or configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the long text associated with the error message for additional context or specific instructions related to your SAP configuration.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to block the contact person has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the implications of blocking a contact person, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), VD02 (Change Customer), or XD02 (Change Customer (Centrally)) depending on the context of the contact person.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how contact persons are managed within your organization’s master data framework can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVP_DP_ILM054 error and ensure that your business processes can continue without interruption.