How To Fix /GSINS/NLGBA_MSG086 - Business partner &1 is blocked; only 'Remove Indic. Message' is allowed

/GSINS/NLGBA_MSG086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/NLGBA_MSG -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Business partner &1 is blocked; only 'Remove Indic. Message' is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/NLGBA_MSG086 - Business partner &1 is blocked; only 'Remove Indic. Message' is allowed ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/NLGBA_MSG086 indicates that a business partner (BP) is blocked, and as a result, only the action to "Remove Indicator" is permitted. This typically occurs in the context of business partner management within SAP, particularly when dealing with master data that is subject to certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Blocked: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner in question has been marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as compliance issues, internal policies, or administrative decisions.
  Status Indicators: The business partner may have specific status indicators set that prevent certain actions from being performed, such as creating or modifying transactions related to that partner.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Navigate to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., using transaction code BP).
  Search for the business partner in question and check its status. Look