How To Fix 29761 - Functional location/usage ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Functional location/usage ignored

What causes this issue?

You want to process a BOM group for functional locations. In the
selected plant, the BOM group is identified by either the name of the
BOM group or the functional locations concerned.

System Response

If you enter the name of the BOM group, the system finds the BOM group
using this name. If you enter a functional location, the system does
not check your entry.

How to fix this error?

Confirm by pressing ENTER.
The system deletes your entry for the functional location.
If the BOM group you entered is not correct, you can identify the BOM
group by entering a functional location.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29761 - Functional location/usage ignored ?

  The SAP error message 29761, "Functional location/usage ignored," typically occurs in the context of maintenance management and asset management within SAP. This message indicates that the system has encountered a functional location or usage that is not valid or applicable for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Functional Location: The functional location you are trying to use may not be valid for the specific operation or transaction.
  Usage Not Allowed: The functional location may have a usage that is not allowed for the current transaction (e.g., it may be marked for a different purpose).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain functional locations or usages.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the functional location may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Functional Location: Verify that the functional location you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the functional location master data and checking its status.
  Review Usage Settings: Ensure that the usage of the functional location is appropriate for the transaction you are attempting. If the usage is not allowed, consider changing it if applicable.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to functional locations in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) to ensure that the functional location is set up correctly.
  Master Data Correction: If there are issues with the master data, correct any missing or incorrect information in the functional location master data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and its context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like IL01 (Create Functional Location), IL02 (Change Functional Location), or IL03 (Display Functional Location) to manage functional locations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify functional locations in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or SAP EAM (Enterprise Asset Management).