How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ146 - Items cannot be moved due to blocked business partners

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ - Debt Object Messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Items cannot be moved due to blocked business partners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ146 - Items cannot be moved due to blocked business partners ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ146 indicates that items cannot be moved because there are blocked business partners involved in the transaction. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) component.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to process items (such as invoices, payments, or adjustments) that are associated with business partners (customers or vendors) that have been blocked for certain activities. This blocking can be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Credit Block: The business partner may have exceeded their credit limit or have a poor credit rating.
  Payment Block: The business partner may be blocked from receiving payments due to outstanding issues.
  General Blocking: The business partner may be blocked for other reasons, such as legal issues or internal company policies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the relevant business partner and check their status.
  Look for any blocks that may be in place (e.g., credit block, payment block).
  
  
  
  Remove the Block:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can remove the block from the business partner's profile.
  Navigate to the relevant tab (e.g., "Credit Management" or "Payment Transactions") and adjust the settings to unblock the business partner.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you do not have the authority to change the status, consult with your finance or credit management department to understand why the block is in place and whether it can be lifted.
  
  
  
  Retry the Transaction:
  
  After addressing the block, retry the transaction that initially caused the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to investigate the status of business partners.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify business partner data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling blocked business partners and the implications of unblocking them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.