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

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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, or manual blocking by the sales or credit department.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Blocked Partner:
  
  Check the partner functions in the sales document to find which partner is blocked.
  Use transaction VD03 (Display Customer) or XD03 to view the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Check Block Status:
  
  In the customer master, check the Sales Area Data tab for any blocks:
  
  Sales block
  Delivery block
  Billing block
  
  
  Also check the Company Code Data for payment or credit blocks.
  
  
  
  Remove or Adjust the Block:
  
  If the block is no longer valid, remove it using VD02 or XD02 (Change Customer).
  If the block is valid, coordinate with the responsible department (credit control, sales, finance) to resolve the underlying issue.
  
  
  
  Alternative Workarounds:
  
  Use a different partner who is not blocked.
  If the block is temporary, wait until it is lifted.
  
  
  
  Check Credit Management:
  
  Sometimes, credit management settings block the partner automatically.
  Use transaction FD32 to check credit limits and blocks.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After removing the block, retry creating or processing the document.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VD02 / XD02 – Change Customer Master
  VD03 / XD03 – Display Customer Master
  FD32 – Change Customer Credit Management
  VA01 – Create Sales Order
  VA02 – Change Sales Order
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KNA1 – General Customer Data
  KNVV – Customer Sales Data
  KNVP – Customer Partner Functions
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Partner blocking is a standard control mechanism in SAP to prevent business transactions with problematic partners.
  Always ensure that blocking and unblocking are done following company policies.
  If the block is due to credit issues, coordinate with credit management before unblocking.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Sales document includes a partner blocked in the system.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents document processing with blocked partner.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify blocked partner ? Check and remove block if appropriate ? Reprocess document.
  
  
  Tools
  VD02/XD02, VD03/XD03, FD32, VA01/VA02
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!