How To Fix EDPP010 - Creation/change of manual billing doc. not permitted for blocked BP &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDPP -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Creation/change of manual billing doc. not permitted for blocked BP &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDPP010 - Creation/change of manual billing doc. not permitted for blocked BP &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDPP010 indicates that there is an issue with creating or changing a manual billing document due to the business partner (BP) being blocked. This error typically arises in the context of billing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with customer accounts that have been flagged as blocked for various reasons.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  
  The business partner (customer) is blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Payment issues (e.g., overdue payments).
  Credit limit exceeded.
  Manual blocking by a user or administrator.
  Business partner status changes (e.g., inactive status).
  
  
  
  The system is configured to prevent billing documents from being created or modified for blocked business partners to ensure compliance with business rules and financial controls.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDPP010 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and enter the business partner number that is causing the issue.
  Check the status of the business partner. Look for any flags indicating that the partner is blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is blocked, you will need to determine the reason for the block. This may involve checking payment history, credit limits, or any other relevant information.
  If appropriate, unblock the business partner by changing the status in the business partner master data. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make this change.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the blocking is due to credit management settings, review the credit limit settings and adjust them if necessary.
  Ensure that the business rules for blocking and unblocking business partners align with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance or Credit Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about unblocking a business partner, consult with your finance or credit management team to ensure that it is appropriate to proceed.
  
  
  
  Retry the Billing Document Creation:
  
  After unblocking the business partner, attempt to create or change the manual billing document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Master Data
  FD32: Customer Credit Management
  VF01: Create Billing Document
  VF02: Change Billing Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the EDPP010 error message.
  Review SAP documentation on business partner management and billing processes for further insights.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify business partner data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDPP010 error and proceed with the billing document creation or modification.