How To Fix UDM_WORK_LIST121 - Business partner & is blocked, only display is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_WORK_LIST - Work list

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Business partner & is blocked, only display is possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_WORK_LIST121 - Business partner & is blocked, only display is possible ?

  The SAP error message "UDM_WORK_LIST121: Business partner & is blocked, only display is possible" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP S/4HANA systems when a user attempts to perform an action on a business partner (BP) that is currently blocked. This blocking can prevent certain operations, such as creating or modifying records associated with that business partner.
  Cause:
  
  
  Business Partner Blocked: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner in question has been marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The business partner has outstanding issues (e.g., payment issues, compliance issues).
  The business partner is under review or has been flagged for some reason.
  The business partner is inactive or has been intentionally blocked by a user or administrator.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on blocked business partners.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Navigate to the business partner master data in the SAP system.
  Check the status of the business partner to confirm if it is indeed blocked.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can unblock the business partner by changing its status.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If you have the authority, you can unblock the business partner by:
  
  Going to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Entering the business partner number.
  Selecting the appropriate role and navigating to the status section.
  Changing the status from "Blocked" to "Active" or "Unblocked".
  
  
  
  
  
  Contact Administrator: If you do not have the necessary permissions to unblock the business partner, contact your SAP system administrator or the relevant department responsible for managing business partner data. They can provide insights into why the business partner is blocked and take appropriate action.
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data: Ensure that all necessary data for the business partner is complete and correct. Sometimes, missing or incorrect data can lead to a business partner being blocked.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, and SU01 for user management if you need to check user permissions.
  Authorization Issues: If the issue is related to user permissions, you may need to review the roles and authorizations assigned to your user profile.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing business partners and understanding the implications of blocking/unblocking them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and take appropriate action regarding the blocked business partner.