How To Fix VP174 - Document &1 is blocked: Document address of partner &2 is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Document &1 is blocked: Document address of partner &2 is blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to change 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 document for this partner.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP174 - Document &1 is blocked: Document address of partner &2 is blocked ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP174:
  
  SAP Error Message VP174
  Message Text:
  
  Document &1 is blocked: Document address of partner &2 is blocked
  
  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 whose document address is blocked in the system. The system prevents further processing because the partner's address has been flagged as blocked for document processing.
  In SAP, business partners (customers, vendors, etc.) can have their addresses blocked for various reasons, such as:
  
  Credit issues
  Compliance/legal restrictions
  Data quality problems
  Partner master data flagged as blocked for document processing
  
  When the document address is blocked, the system restricts creation or processing of documents linked to that partner address.
  
  Where is the Block Set?
  The block is usually maintained in the Business Partner Master Data or Customer/Vendor Master Data under the address or partner functions. It can be set in:
  
  Customer Master (XD02/VD02): Under the address tab or partner functions, there might be a block indicator.
  Business Partner (BP transaction): Under the address or role data, there might be a block flag.
  Sometimes, the block is set in the Sales Area Data or Company Code Data for the partner.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Block Status:
  
  Use transaction BP (Business Partner) or XD03/VD03 (Display Customer) to check the partner's master data.
  Navigate to the address or partner function tab.
  Look for any block indicators related to document processing or sales documents.
  
  
  
  Remove the Block:
  
  If the block is no longer valid, remove the block indicator.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Address:
  
  Ensure the partner address is complete and valid.
  Sometimes incomplete or incorrect address data can cause the system to block documents.
  
  
  
  Check Credit or Compliance Blocks:
  
  If the block is due to credit or compliance reasons, coordinate with the responsible department to resolve the underlying issue.
  
  
  
  Retry Document Processing:
  
  After removing the block, retry the document creation or processing.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Related Transactions:
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  XD02 / VD02 - Change Customer Master
  VD03 / XD03 - Display Customer Master
  VK01 / VK02 - Create/Change Pricing Conditions (sometimes related to partner data)
  
  
  
  Related Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for your specific SAP version if the block cannot be removed or if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Customizing:
  
  Sometimes, the block is controlled via custom logic or user exits in sales document processing.
  Check with your SAP SD or CRM consultant if custom checks are implemented.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Document address of the business partner is blocked, preventing document processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove the block indicator from the partner's address/master data and ensure data correctness.
  
  
  Where to Check
  Business Partner (BP), Customer Master (XD02/VD02) transactions.
  
  
  Additional
  May involve credit or compliance blocks; coordinate with relevant departments.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps to remove the block or further troubleshooting, please provide the SAP module (SD, CRM, etc.) and document type you are working with.