How To Fix FKKDPB020 - Business partner &1 for clearing account &2 is blocked

FKKDPB020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Business partner &1 for clearing account &2 is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPB020 - Business partner &1 for clearing account &2 is blocked ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPB020 indicates that a business partner (BP) is blocked for a specific clearing account. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, which is used for managing customer and vendor accounts.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to perform a transaction (like posting a payment or clearing an account) involving a business partner that has been marked as blocked for a specific clearing account. The blocking can occur for several reasons, including:
  
  Manual Blocking: The business partner may have been manually blocked by a user due to various reasons such as credit issues, disputes, or other business decisions.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to block certain business partners for specific clearing accounts based on business rules.
  Credit Management: The business partner may have exceeded their credit limit, leading to an automatic block.
  Data Maintenance: There may be inconsistencies or