How To Fix VP173 - Document address for one-time customer &1 is blocked

VP173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Document address for one-time customer &1 is blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change a sales order for one-time customer &V1&.
The data related to this one-time customer &V1& can include personal
data and is blocked.

System Response

The system does not display any data related to one-time customer &V1&
to protect personal data. You cannot change a sales order for this
one-time customer.

How to fix this error?

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 VP173 - Document address for one-time customer &1 is blocked ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP173 - Document address for one-time customer &1 is blocked:
  
  Error Message:
  VP173 - Document address for one-time customer &1 is blocked
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or process a sales document (like a sales order or billing document) for a one-time customer whose document address is blocked in the system.
  
  In SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), one-time customers are typically used for customers who do not have a permanent master record.
  The system uses a document address to store customer address details temporarily.
  If this document address is blocked, the system prevents further processing to avoid using incorrect or invalid address data.
  
  The block on the document address can happen due to:
  
  Manual blocking by a user or administrator.
  System settings or custom logic that blocks addresses under certain conditions.
  Data inconsistencies or errors during address creation or update.
  
  
  Where is the Document Address Blocked?
  
  The document address