How To Fix 29759 - Functional location & (&) is allocated to planning plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 759

• Message text: Functional location & (&) is allocated to planning plant &

What causes this issue?

You want to create a BOM for functional location &V1&, or allocate the
functional location to another plant.
Please note that this functional location is allocated to planning
plant &V3& on &V2&, and therefore all maintenance tasks for all
maintenance plants allocated to it are planned and prepared in plant
&V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29759 - Functional location & (&) is allocated to planning plant & ?

  The SAP error message 29759 indicates that a functional location is already allocated to a planning plant, which means that you cannot assign the same functional location to another planning plant. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign a functional location to a different planning plant than the one it is already associated with.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Allocation: The functional location is already linked to a specific planning plant in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an attempt to duplicate the assignment of a functional location to multiple planning plants.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for the desired changes due to existing constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like IL03 (Display Functional Location) to check the current assignments of the functional location.
  Verify which planning plant the functional location is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Reassign Functional Location:
  
  If you need to change the planning plant, you may need to first remove the existing assignment. This can typically be done through transaction codes like IL02 (Change Functional Location).
  Ensure that the functional location is not in use or that any dependencies are resolved before making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides to understand the implications of changing functional location assignments.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that there are no ongoing maintenance orders, notifications, or other dependencies linked to the functional location that would prevent changes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IL01 (Create Functional Location), IL02 (Change Functional Location), IL03 (Display Functional Location), and IL04 (Display Functional Location Hierarchy).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 29759 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Functional Location Structure: Understand the hierarchy and structure of functional locations in your organization, as this can impact how they are assigned to planning plants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage functional location assignments effectively within your SAP system.