How To Fix VM023 - Order/delivery impossible; partner &1 in segment &2 is blocked

VM023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VM - SD: Credit Limit Check

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Order/delivery impossible; partner &1 in segment &2 is blocked

What causes this issue?

Order receipt/delivery is not possible because the credit partner is
blocked in the credit segment in SAP Credit Management

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VM023 - Details

• The SAP error message VM023 indicates that an order or delivery cannot be processed because a partner (such as a customer or vendor) is blocked in a specific segment. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules when trying to create or process sales orders, deliveries, or other related documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the partner (e.g., customer or vendor) being blocked for transactions in the specified segment. This blocking can occur for various reasons, including:
  
  Credit Block: The customer has exceeded their credit limit or has a credit hold.
  Master Data Block: The customer or vendor master data is flagged as blocked for sales or purchasing.
  Payment Block: There may be issues related to payment terms or conditions that prevent processing.
  Status Block: The partner may have a status that restricts transactions, such as being marked as inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VM023 error, follow these