How To Fix VP172 - Document &1 is blocked: Partner &2 is blocked

VP172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Document &1 is blocked: Partner &2 is blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to change SD document &V1& for partner &V2&. The data related
to partner &V2& may include personal data and is blocked.

System Response

The system does not display any data related to partner &V2& to protect
personal data. You cannot create or change a sales order for this
partner.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to create or change an SD document for
partner &V2&, use transaction BUP_REQ_UNBLK to request unblocking.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP172 - Document &1 is blocked: Partner &2 is blocked ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VP172 Document &1 is blocked: Partner &2 is blocked
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process a document (such as a sales order, delivery, billing document, etc.) that involves a business partner (customer, vendor, or other partner role) who is currently blocked in the system. The system prevents further processing of documents involving this partner to avoid transactions with blocked or restricted partners.
  
  Document &1: The document number you are trying to process.
  Partner &2: The partner number (customer/vendor) that is blocked.
  
  The partner might be blocked for various reasons, such as credit issues, legal restrictions, or administrative holds.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The partner master record is flagged as blocked for sales or purchasing.
  Credit management has blocked the partner due to exceeded credit limits.
  The partner is blocked for delivery or billing.
  The partner is blocked due to compliance or legal restrictions.
  The partner is blocked