How To Fix FKKDPB001 - Business partner &1 is blocked to protect personal data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPB - Data Protection: Checks on Blocked Business Partners

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Business partner &1 is blocked to protect personal data

What causes this issue?

To protect personal data, the system blocks business partners for which
no more business has taken place, following a certain residence time in
the system. You cannot enter any further business transactions for these
business partners.

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 FKKDPB001 - Business partner &1 is blocked to protect personal data ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPB001 indicates that a business partner (BP) is blocked to protect personal data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data protection and privacy regulations, such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), where certain actions cannot be performed on a business partner that has been flagged as blocked due to privacy concerns.
  Cause:
  
  Data Protection Regulations: The business partner has been marked as blocked to comply with data protection regulations, which may prevent any processing of their personal data.
  Manual Blocking: The business partner may have been manually blocked by a user or an automated process due to compliance issues or requests from the partner themselves.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to automatically block business partners under certain conditions, such as when they request data deletion or when there are legal holds.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Status: Verify the status of the business partner in the system. You can do this by navigating to the business partner master data and checking if the blocking status is set.
  Unblock the Business Partner: If it is appropriate to do so, you can unblock the business partner. This typically requires the necessary authorizations:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Search for the business partner in question.
  Edit the business partner details and remove the blocking status.
  
  
  Review Compliance Requirements: Ensure that unblocking the business partner complies with your organization's data protection policies and any applicable regulations.
  Consult with Legal/Compliance Team: If unsure about the implications of unblocking the business partner, consult with your legal or compliance team to ensure that you are adhering to all necessary regulations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and SU01 for user management if you need to check authorizations.
  Data Protection Policies: Review your organization's data protection policies to understand the implications of blocking and unblocking business partners.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  Training: Consider training for users who manage business partner data to ensure they understand the implications of data protection regulations and how to handle blocked business partners appropriately.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.