How To Fix FKKDPB008 - Business partner &2 is blocked: it is not possible to change mandate &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Business partner &2 is blocked: it is not possible to change mandate &1

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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

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 FKKDPB008 - Business partner &2 is blocked: it is not possible to change mandate &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPB008 indicates that a business partner (BP) is blocked, which prevents any changes to the mandate associated with that business partner. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with direct debit mandates.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Business Partner: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner (identified by &2) is marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as compliance issues, customer requests, or internal policies.
  Mandate Status: The mandate (identified by &1) may also be in a status that does not allow changes, often linked to the status of the business partner.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data related to the business partner or the mandate.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  Navigate to the business partner maintenance transaction (e.g., BP transaction code).
  Search for the business partner using the identifier provided in the error message.
  Check the status of the business partner and remove any blocks that are preventing changes.
  Ensure that the business partner is active and not marked for any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Check Mandate Status:
  
  Review the status of the mandate associated with the business partner.
  If the mandate is also blocked or in a non-editable state, you may need to change its status or create a new mandate if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to business partner management and mandate processing for additional insights.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the business partner and mandate. If not, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner maintenance and FDM_MANDATE for mandate management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and permissions are correctly set up to allow for the necessary changes to be made.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the business partner and mandate in SAP.