How To Fix VP181 - Document contains blocked partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Document contains blocked partner

What causes this issue?

You want to display a document that contains partner data. However, the
data may include personal data and is blocked.

System Response

The system does not display any data related to the blocked 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP181 - Document contains blocked partner ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP181 - Document contains blocked partner:
  
  SAP Error Message: VP181 - Document contains blocked partner
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message VP181 occurs when you try to create or process a sales document (such as a sales order, delivery, billing document, etc.) that includes a business partner (customer, vendor, or other partner function) who is currently blocked in the system.
  In SAP, partners can be blocked for various reasons, such as credit issues, payment problems, or administrative blocks. When a partner is blocked, the system prevents further processing involving that partner to avoid business risks.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  The customer master record has a block indicator set (e.g., sales block, delivery block, or billing block).
  The partner function assigned in the document is linked to a blocked partner.
  The block can be at different levels: sales area, company code, or client level.
  The block might be due to credit management, payment history,