How To Fix VP185 - Business Partner is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Business Partner is blocked

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change data related to a business 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 business partner to
protect personal data. You cannot create or change data for this
partner.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP185 - Business Partner is blocked ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VP185 - Business Partner is blocked:
  
  SAP Error Message: VP185 - Business Partner is blocked
  
  Cause:
  The error message VP185 occurs when you try to perform a transaction or operation involving a Business Partner (BP) that has been blocked in the system. Blocking a Business Partner means that the BP is restricted from certain activities such as creating sales documents, posting transactions, or other business processes depending on the block type.
  Common reasons why a Business Partner might be blocked include:
  
  The BP has been manually blocked by a user for business reasons (e.g., credit issues, compliance, or contractual reasons).
  The BP is flagged as inactive or obsolete.
  The BP is blocked due to system or master data inconsistencies.
  The BP is blocked in specific roles or organizational levels (e.g., sales area, company code).
  
  
  Where is the Block Set?
  In SAP, Business Partner blocking can be maintained in different places depending on the BP role and the application:
  
  General Block: In the BP master data (transaction BP), under the Control tab or Status tab.
  Sales Area Block: In the Sales and Distribution (SD) area, blocking can be set at sales area level.
  Company Code Block: Blocking at the company code level.
  Credit Block: In the credit management area.
  FI Block: Blocking in Financial Accounting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error VP185, you need to unblock the Business Partner or check the blocking status and take appropriate action.
  Steps to check and unblock a Business Partner:
  
  
  Display the Business Partner:
  
  Use transaction BP.
  Enter the Business Partner number.
  Choose the relevant BP role (e.g., Customer, Vendor).
  
  
  
  Check Blocking Status:
  
  Navigate to the Control or Status tab.
  Look for any blocking indicators such as:
  
  General Block
  Sales Area Block
  Company Code Block
  Credit Block
  
  
  
  
  
  Remove the Block:
  
  If you have authorization, remove the block by deselecting the blocking indicator.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Data:
  
  If the block is at the sales area level, go to the Sales Area Data tab.
  Check for any blocks and remove them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Credit Management:
  
  If the block is credit-related, check credit management settings and release the block if credit issues are resolved.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to unblock the BP.
  
  
  
  Re-try the Transaction:
  
  After unblocking, retry the transaction that caused the error.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP – Business Partner maintenance.
  VD02 / XD02 – Change Customer (if BP is linked to customer).
  FK02 – Change Vendor (if BP is linked to vendor).
  FD32 – Change Credit Management data.
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Blocking a Business Partner is a control mechanism to prevent transactions with problematic partners.
  Always verify the business reason before unblocking.
  Sometimes, the block might be set by an automated process (e.g., credit block due to overdue payments).
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for any known issues related to VP185.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might describe scenarios causing VP185.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Business Partner is blocked in the system.
  
  
  Effect
  Transactions involving the BP are not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and remove the block in BP master data.
  
  
  Transaction
  Use transaction BP to maintain Business Partner.
  
  
  Additional
  Verify credit blocks, sales area blocks, and company code blocks.
  
  
  
  
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