How To Fix FKKDPB016 - Business partner &1 is blocked: displaying contacts is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

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

What causes this issue?

The master data of the business partner is blocked to protect personal
data. You cannot display the contacts 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 display the contacts 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 FKKDPB016 - Business partner &1 is blocked: displaying contacts is not possible ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPB016 indicates that a business partner (BP) is blocked, which prevents the system from displaying contacts associated with that business partner. 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 has been 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 blocking, blocking for specific transactions).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Enter the business partner number that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the business partner in the "General Data" or "Roles" tab to see if it is blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is indeed blocked, you will need to unblock it. This can typically be done by:
  
  Editing the business partner record.
  Removing the block status in the relevant section (e.g., "General Data" or "Roles").
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the business partner status. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant department.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If the business partner is blocked for a valid reason (e.g., compliance, credit issues), consult with the relevant department (e.g., compliance, finance) before unblocking.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After unblocking, try to access the contacts for the business partner again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SE16N: Data Browser (to check business partner data in the relevant 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 blocking mechanisms.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKDPB016 error and successfully display contacts for the business partner in question.