How To Fix FKKDPB002 - Business partner &1 is blocked: correspondence not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Business partner &1 is blocked: correspondence not possible

What causes this issue?

The master data of the business partner is blocked to protect personal
data. You cannot create any correspondence for this business partner.

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?

If you are sure that it is necessary for you to create correspondence
for the business partner, request in transaction BUP_REQ_UNBLK that the
block be removed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPB002 - Business partner &1 is blocked: correspondence not possible ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPB002 indicates that a business partner is blocked, which prevents any correspondence from being processed for that partner. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, where business partners are used to manage customer and vendor data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the business partner in question has been marked as "blocked" in the system. This blocking can occur for various reasons, including:
  
  Manual Blocking: A user may have manually blocked the business partner due to issues such as non-payment, disputes, or other business reasons.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or business rules may automatically block a business partner based on specific criteria (e.g., credit limits, overdue payments).
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, a business partner may have been inadvertently marked as blocked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner master data.
  Search for the business partner using the relevant identification (e.g., number or name).
  Check the status of the business partner to confirm if it is indeed blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is blocked and you have the necessary authorization, you can unblock it by editing the business partner's details.
  Navigate to the "Status" tab and change the blocking status to "Unblocked."
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Blocking Reasons:
  
  If the business partner is blocked for a specific reason (e.g., overdue payments), review the underlying issues and address them before unblocking.
  Ensure that any outstanding issues are resolved to prevent future blocking.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure why the business partner is blocked or if you do not have the authority to unblock it, consult with your finance or compliance department for guidance.
  
  
  
  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) for further investigation.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding business partner management and blocking criteria to understand the implications of unblocking a partner.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKDPB002 error and restore correspondence capabilities for the affected business partner.