How To Fix VP175 - Address is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Address is blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to display or change an address for a partner. The data related
to this partner may include personal data and is blocked.

System Response

The system does not display any data related to this partner to protect
personal data.

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 VP175 - Address is blocked ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VP175 - Address is blocked
  
  Cause:
  The error message VP175 - Address is blocked occurs when you try to use or assign a business partner address (such as a customer or vendor address) that has been marked as blocked in the system. This blocking can be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The address has been flagged as invalid or obsolete.
  The address is blocked for delivery or billing purposes.
  The address is blocked due to compliance or legal restrictions.
  The address is blocked manually by a user or automatically by a system process.
  
  In SAP, addresses can be blocked at different levels (e.g., sales area, company code) and for different purposes (e.g., delivery block, billing block).
  
  Where does this occur?
  
  During sales order creation or processing.
  When assigning or changing customer/vendor addresses.
  In delivery or billing documents.
  In master data maintenance (customer/vendor master).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Address Block Status:
  
  Go to the customer or vendor master data transaction (e.g., XD02/VD02 for customers, XK02 for vendors).
  Navigate to the address tab or sales area data.
  Check if the address is blocked for delivery, billing, or other purposes.
  
  
  
  Remove the Block if Appropriate:
  
  If the block is no longer valid, remove the block flag.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Address:
  
  If the address must remain blocked, select or create an alternative valid address.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Sometimes, blocking is controlled via configuration in IMG under Sales and Distribution ? Master Data ? Business Partner ? Address Management.
  Verify if any automatic blocking rules are active.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Custom code might block addresses based on specific business rules.
  Review any user exits or BAdIs related to address validation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD02 / VD02: Change Customer Master
  XK02: Change Vendor Master
  VD03 / XD03 / XK03: Display Master Data
  VA01 / VA02: Sales Order Processing
  VL01N / VL02N: Delivery Processing
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KNA1: Customer Master General Data
  ADRC: Address Data
  KNVV: Customer Sales Data
  LFA1: Vendor Master General Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to VP175 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:
  
  Verify if the address is blocked in the address management system (if integrated).
  Confirm if the block is due to credit or compliance holds.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  VP175 - Address is blocked means the system prevents usage of a blocked address. To resolve, identify the block reason in master data, remove the block if allowed, or use an alternative address. Always ensure that unblocking complies with business and legal requirements.