How To Fix FKKDPB014 - Business partner &1 for collective bill &2 is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Business partner &1 for collective bill &2 is blocked

What causes this issue?

The master data of the business partner is blocked to protect personal
data. You cannot access 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 access 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 FKKDPB014 - Business partner &1 for collective bill &2 is blocked ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPB014 indicates that a business partner (BP) is blocked for a specific collective bill. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with billing and payment processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The business partner (BP) associated with the collective bill is marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The business partner has outstanding issues (e.g., overdue payments).
  The business partner has been manually blocked by a user for administrative reasons.
  The business partner is blocked due to compliance or regulatory requirements.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner number indicated in the error message.
  Check the status of the business partner to see if it is blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is blocked, you will need to determine the reason for the block.
  If it is appropriate to unblock the business partner, you can do so by editing the business partner details and removing the block status.
  Ensure that any outstanding issues are resolved before unblocking.
  
  
  
  Review Collective Bill:
  
  Check the details of the collective bill mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all necessary conditions for processing the bill are met.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure why the business partner is blocked or if you do not have the necessary permissions to unblock it, consult with your finance or compliance department for guidance.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the business partner status for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (if applicable)
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on business partner management and billing processes.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify business partner data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.