How To Fix 6D277 - Assignment of generated functional location cannot be overwritten

6D277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Assignment of generated functional location cannot be overwritten

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D277 - Assignment of generated functional location cannot be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message 6D277 ("Assignment of generated functional location cannot be overwritten") typically occurs in the context of Functional Location (FL) management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to overwrite or change the assignment of a functional location that has been generated automatically by the system, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Generation: The functional location was created automatically by the system, often through a mass upload or a specific process that generates functional locations based on predefined criteria.
  System Restrictions: The system has built-in restrictions to prevent changes to automatically generated functional locations to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user may be trying to perform an operation that is not permitted on generated functional locations, such as changing the assignment of a functional location that is linked to a specific structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Functional Location Type: Verify if the functional location is indeed generated automatically.