How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ144 - Item of blocked business partner skipped when distributing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ - Debt Object Messages

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Item of blocked business partner skipped when distributing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ144 - Item of blocked business partner skipped when distributing ?

  The SAP error message "FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ144: Item of blocked business partner skipped when distributing" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Contract Accounting (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with a business partner that is blocked, which prevents the system from processing certain transactions or distributing items related to that business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Business Partner: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner associated with the transaction is marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as compliance issues, credit limits being exceeded, or other internal policies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the FI-CA module that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to the blocking of certain business partners.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data of the business partner, which may lead to it being flagged as blocked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status: 
  
  Navigate to the business partner master data in SAP and check the status of the business partner in question. Ensure that it is not blocked for the relevant transactions.
  If it is blocked, determine the reason for the block and take appropriate action to unblock it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the FI-CA module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings related to business partner blocking criteria.
  Consult with your SAP FI-CA configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If there are data integrity issues, correct the master data of the business partner. This may involve updating or correcting fields that are causing the block.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner data, and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to view line items related to customers.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify business partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.