How To Fix FKKDPB005 - Business partner &1 is blocked: no changes possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Business partner &1 is blocked: no changes possible

What causes this issue?

The master data of the business partner is blocked to protect personal
data. You cannot change the master data of 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 change the master data
of 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 FKKDPB005 - Business partner &1 is blocked: no changes possible ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPB005 indicates that a business partner (BP) is blocked, which prevents any changes from being made to that business partner's data. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The business partner is marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as compliance issues, internal policies, or administrative decisions.
  The blocking status may be set at different levels (e.g., general, specific to certain roles, etc.), which restricts modifications to the business partner's data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Business Partner Status:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner screen.
  Enter the business partner number and check the status. Look for any indicators that show the business partner is blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unblock the business partner:
  
  Navigate to the relevant section (e.g., General Data, Role Data) and look for the blocking status.
  Change the status from "Blocked" to "Active" or "Unblocked."
  
  
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to unblock the business partner, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant department responsible for managing business partner data. They can provide insights into why the business partner is blocked and whether it can be unblocked.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes:
  
  Ensure that the blocking of the business partner aligns with your organization's policies. If the block is due to compliance or risk management reasons, further investigation may be required before unblocking.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N: Data Browser (to check related tables)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  BUT000: General Data for Business Partners
  BUT020: Business Partner Roles
  BUT100: Business Partner Relationships
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing business partners and understanding the implications of blocking/unblocking them.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to view and modify business partner data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FKKDPB005 error and manage the business partner's status effectively.