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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 in the specific sales area or company code.
  
  
  Where to Check / How to Verify:
  
  
  Check Partner Master Data:
  
  For customers: Use transaction XD05 (Block Customer) or VD05 (Sales Area Data Block).
  For vendors: Use XK05 or MK05.
  Check if the partner is blocked at the general level or sales area level.
  
  
  
  Credit Management:
  
  Use transaction FD32 to check credit limits and blocks.
  Check if the partner is blocked due to credit issues.
  
  
  
  Sales Area Data:
  
  Check if the partner is blocked in the specific sales area (sales org, distribution channel, division).
  
  
  
  Partner Functions in Document:
  
  Verify the partner functions in the document to identify which partner is blocked.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Unblock the Partner:
  
  If the block is no longer valid, unblock the partner in the master data.
  Use XD06 (Unblock Customer) or VD06 to unblock sales area data.
  For vendors, use XK06 or MK06.
  
  
  
  Review Credit Management:
  
  If blocked due to credit, review and adjust credit limits or release the block in FD32.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Block:
  
  Remove any sales area-specific blocks if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process Owner:
  
  Confirm with the responsible department (credit control, sales, purchasing) before unblocking.
  
  
  
  If Block is Required:
  
  If the block is intentional, do not proceed with the document processing until the block is removed.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This error prevents incorrect or unauthorized transactions.
  Always ensure proper authorization before unblocking partners.
  Document the reason for blocking/unblocking for audit purposes.
  Sometimes, partner blocks are set automatically by system processes (e.g., credit management).
  
  
  Summary Table:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  VP172 Document &1 is blocked: Partner &2 is blocked
  
  
  Cause
  Partner master record is blocked (sales, purchasing, credit, legal)
  
  
  Check Transactions
  XD05, VD05, XK05, MK05, FD32
  
  
  Solution
  Unblock partner in master data or credit management
  
  
  Precautions
  Confirm business reasons before unblocking
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction codes or steps to unblock, please let me know!