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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 partner is blocked, you will need to unblock it or change its status to active.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned for the transactions you are trying to perform.
  If the business partner is blocked for specific roles, you may need to adjust the roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Correct Master Data:
  
  Verify that all required fields in the business partner master data are filled out correctly.
  Make any necessary corrections to ensure that the business partner is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the business partner, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining master data in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Customizations:
  
  If your organization has customizations in place, check if there are any specific rules or validations that might be causing the business partner to be blocked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP to manage business partners and SE11 to check the data model if needed.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing business partners and understanding the implications of their statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the allocation changes in SAP TM.