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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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?
  
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