How To Fix /PICM/UI107 - Business partner &1 blocked; residence time has ended

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Business partner &1 blocked; residence time has ended

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI107 - Business partner &1 blocked; residence time has ended ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI107 Business partner &1 blocked; residence time has ended typically indicates that a business partner (BP) has been blocked due to the expiration of its residence time. This is a part of the business partner management functionality in SAP, which is used to manage the lifecycle of business partners, including customers and vendors.
  Cause:
  
  Residence Time Expiration: Each business partner can have a defined residence time, which is the period during which the business partner is considered active. Once this period expires, the business partner is automatically blocked.
  Configuration Settings: The residence time settings may have been configured in such a way that it leads to the blocking of the business partner after a certain period of inactivity or based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the business partner master data.
  Check the status of the business partner in question to confirm that it is indeed blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Residence Time Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for business partners in your SAP system.
  Check the residence time settings to understand the criteria that lead to the blocking of the business partner.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner needs to be unblocked, you can do this by editing the business partner master data.
  Go to the business partner's details and change the status from "Blocked" to "Active" or "Unblocked".
  
  
  
  Extend Residence Time:
  
  If the business partner is frequently getting blocked, consider extending the residence time in the configuration settings to prevent this from happening in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing business partners and understanding residence time settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue or if it is a recurring problem, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON - Business Partner Monitoring
  
  
  Configuration Path: 
  
  SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Master Data Synchronization -> Business Partner -> Define Business Partner Roles and Settings
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Different roles may have different residence time settings, so ensure you are checking the correct role associated with the business partner.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and manage the business partner's status effectively.