How To Fix /SCWM/MD085 - Business partner &1 blocked; party entitled to dispose cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MD -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Business partner &1 blocked; party entitled to dispose cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MD085 - Business partner &1 blocked; party entitled to dispose cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MD085 Business partner &1 blocked; party entitled to dispose cannot be used typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with the business partner (BP) that is associated with a particular transaction or process. This error indicates that the business partner in question is blocked and cannot be used for the intended operation, such as goods movement or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocked Business Partner: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner (BP) specified in the transaction is marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The business partner has been flagged for blocking due to compliance issues.
  The business partner is inactive or has been deactivated in the system.
  There are specific settings in the business partner master data that prevent its use in certain transactions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain business partners based on their status or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner number indicated in the error message.
  Check the status of the business partner. If it is blocked, you will need to unblock it.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the status of the business partner to unblocked.
  Ensure that the business partner is active and has the necessary roles assigned to it for the intended transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields and roles for the business partner are correctly maintained.
  Check if there are any specific settings that might restrict the use of this business partner in the context of the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for master data management to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Configuration:
  
  Review any related configuration settings in the EWM or SAP system that might affect the use of business partners.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and /SCWM/PRD for production-related transactions in EWM.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more details on business partner management and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.