How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR105 - Cannot create settlement; business partner &1 blocked in organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Cannot create settlement; business partner &1 blocked in organization &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR105 - Cannot create settlement; business partner &1 blocked in organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR105 indicates that there is an issue with creating a settlement due to a business partner being blocked in a specific organization. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process settlements for transportation services.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The business partner (BP) associated with the transaction is marked as blocked in the specified organization.
  The blocking could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The business partner is inactive or blocked for certain activities (e.g., financial transactions).
  The business partner has been set to a status that prevents further processing (e.g., blocked for procurement or sales).
  There may be specific settings in the organization that restrict the business partner's activities.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner ID mentioned in the error message.
  Check the status of the business partner in the relevant organization. Ensure that it is not blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is blocked, you will need to unblock it. This can typically be done by:
  
  Editing the business partner details and changing the status to active.
  Removing any blocking indicators that prevent transactions.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Settings:
  
  Check the organizational settings related to the business partner. Ensure that the business partner is allowed to perform the necessary transactions in the specified organization.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Teams:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the business partner, consult with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for managing business partners in your organization.
  
  
  
  Test the Settlement Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to create the settlement again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction code BP to manage business partners.
  Use transaction code /SCMTMS/CFIR to access the settlement process in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing business partners and understanding the implications of their statuses.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the settlement.