How To Fix FKKDPB012 - Business partner &1 is blocked: changing is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Business partner &1 is blocked: changing is not 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 FKKDPB012 - Business partner &1 is blocked: changing is not possible ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPB012 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, customer requests, or internal policies.
  The blocking status may be set at different levels (e.g., general, specific to certain roles, etc.).
  The user attempting to make changes does not have the necessary authorizations to modify blocked business partners.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Blocking Status:
  
  Navigate to the business partner master data in the SAP GUI (transaction code BP).
  Search for the business partner using the relevant search criteria.
  Check the status of the business partner to confirm if it is indeed blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unblock the business partner by editing the master data.
  Go to the "Status" tab in the business partner's details and change the blocking status to "unblocked."
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to modify business partner data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If the business partner is blocked for compliance or other business reasons, consult with the relevant department (e.g., compliance, finance) to understand the implications of unblocking the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check any internal documentation or guidelines regarding the management of blocked business partners to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON: Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to business partner maintenance (e.g., F_BKPF_BUP).
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further assistance.