How To Fix /SCMTMS/TAL155 - Allocation cannot be changed; business partner is blocked

/SCMTMS/TAL155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TAL -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Allocation cannot be changed; business partner is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL155 - Allocation cannot be changed; business partner is blocked ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TAL155 Allocation cannot be changed; business partner is blocked typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to modify an allocation (such as a transportation order or shipment) that involves a business partner (BP) that is currently blocked. This can happen for various reasons, such as the business partner being marked as inactive, blocked for certain transactions, or having issues with their master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Business Partner: The business partner associated with the allocation is blocked for certain activities, which prevents any changes to the allocation.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the business partner's master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Inactive Status: The business partner may be set to an inactive status in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Search for the relevant business partner and check its status.
  If the business