How To Fix VP183 - Partner &1 is blocked; only deletion is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Partner &1 is blocked; only deletion is possible

What causes this issue?

Partner &V1& is blocked; see long text

System Response

You want to change data for partner &V1&. The data related to this
partner may include personal data and is blocked. You can only delete
this data.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to create or change data for this partner,
use transaction BUP_REQ_UNBLK to request unblocking.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP183 - Partner &1 is blocked; only deletion is possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VP183: Partner &1 is blocked; only deletion is possible:
  
  Error Message
  VP183: Partner &1 is blocked; only deletion is possible
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the partner number or partner function that is blocked.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to change or add a partner in a sales document (such as a sales order, quotation, or contract), but the partner is currently blocked in the system. The block status means that the partner is not allowed to be modified or added in the document, except for deletion.
  The block can be due to:
  
  The partner function is set as blocked in the partner determination procedure.
  The partner is marked as blocked in the customer master or partner master data.
  The partner is blocked due to business rules or custom validations.
  The partner is blocked in the sales document due to status or document flow restrictions.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When you try to add or change a partner in a sales document, and the system finds that the partner is blocked.
  You can only delete the blocked partner from the document, not modify or add it.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Partner Block Status:
  
  Go to the customer master or partner master data and verify if the partner is blocked.
  Use transaction VD03 (Display Customer) or VD02 (Change Customer) to check partner block indicators.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Review the partner determination procedure assigned to the sales document type.
  Check if the partner function is set as blocked or restricted.
  Use transaction VOPA to check partner determination procedures.
  
  
  
  Remove the Block:
  
  If the block is not required, remove the block indicator from the partner master or partner function.
  If the block is intentional, you cannot add or change the partner; only deletion is allowed.
  
  
  
  Delete the Partner if Needed:
  
  If you cannot remove the block, and the partner is incorrectly assigned, delete the partner from the sales document.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements or User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom code or user exits may block certain partners based on business logic.
  Review any custom validations or enhancements that might cause this block.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Partner Determination Procedure: Controls which partners can be assigned to sales documents and their roles.
  Partner Functions: Roles assigned to partners in sales documents (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01/VA02/VA03 – Create/Change/Display Sales Order
  VD02/VD03 – Change/Display Customer Master
  VOPA – Partner Determination Procedures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to VP183.
  Authorization: Sometimes, authorization issues can cause similar errors; verify user permissions.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VP183: Partner &1 is blocked; only deletion is possible
  
  
  Cause
  Partner is blocked in master data or partner determination procedure
  
  
  Effect
  Partner cannot be added or changed, only deleted
  
  
  Solution
  Remove block from partner or partner function, or delete partner from document
  
  
  Transactions
  VA01/VA02, VD02/VD03, VOPA
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!