How To Fix R11185 - Business partner &1 has status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Business partner &1 has status &2

What causes this issue?

The stated business partner has a status which can have an effect on
the current processing.
The status indicator can be:
an indicator of the business partner, e.g. archiving flag, block, sales
block
a user or system status
If a system or user status is involved, then a process control is set,
which does not allow the required processing type, or allows it only
with a warning.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11185 - Business partner &1 has status &2 ?

  The SAP error message R11185 indicates that a business partner (BP) has a specific status that prevents certain operations from being performed. The message typically appears when you are trying to perform an action on a business partner that is not allowed due to its current status.
  Cause:
  The error message R11185 is triggered when:
  
  The business partner has a status that restricts certain transactions or actions. Common statuses include "Blocked," "Inactive," or "Deleted."
  The status may be set due to various reasons, such as compliance issues, data integrity concerns, or administrative decisions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Business Partner:
  
  Use transaction code BP (Business Partner) to display the details of the business partner in question.
  Review the status field to understand why the business partner is restricted.
  
  
  
  Change the Status:
  
  If the business partner is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status to "Active" or "Unblocked." This typically requires appropriate authorization.
  Navigate to the relevant section in the business partner maintenance screen and update the status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant department responsible for managing business partners.
  They can provide insights into why the status is set and whether it can be changed.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documentation:
  
  Check any internal documentation or policies regarding business partner management to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After changing the status, attempt to perform the original action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON: Business Partner Monitoring (to check the status of multiple business partners)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned to perform the intended actions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Sometimes, the issue may not be with the status but with user authorizations. Ensure that the user has the required permissions to perform actions on the business partner.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to business partner statuses and error messages.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.