How To Fix /ECRS/BL_MD091 - Contact person &1 is blocked; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ECRS/BL_MD -

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Contact person &1 is blocked; see long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ECRS/BL_MD091 - Contact person &1 is blocked; see long text ?

  The SAP error message /ECRS/BL_MD091 Contact person &1 is blocked; see long text typically indicates that the contact person specified in a transaction is blocked in the system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) contexts.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Contact Person: The contact person (represented by &1 in the error message) has been marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The contact person has been deactivated or blocked by a user.
  The contact person is associated with a customer or vendor that is blocked.
  The contact person has reached a certain status that prevents further transactions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unblock the Contact Person:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner).
  Search for the contact person using their ID or name.
  Check the status of the contact person and see if they are marked as blocked.
  If they are blocked, you can change their status to active or unblocked, depending on your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Check Related Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer or vendor associated with the contact person is also not blocked.
  Review any related master data that might affect the contact person's status.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using the appropriate function in SAP to view the long text associated with the error message. This may provide additional context or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to unblock or modify the contact person's status. If you do not have the required permissions, you may need to contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), VD03 (Display Customer), or XD03 (Display Customer - General Data) to manage contact persons and their statuses.
  User Roles: Understand the roles and responsibilities of users who manage contact persons to ensure proper handling of blocked statuses.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing business partners and contact persons.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.