How To Fix AP108 - Functional location &1 does not belong to business area &2

AP108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Functional location &1 does not belong to business area &2

What causes this issue?

The functional location &V1& does not belong to business area &V2& of
the capital investment program position. Instead it belongs to
business area &V3&.

System Response

The allocation is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP108 - Functional location &1 does not belong to business area &2 ?

  The SAP error message AP108 indicates that there is a mismatch between the functional location and the business area in the system. Specifically, it means that the functional location you are trying to use does not belong to the specified business area. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying maintenance orders, notifications, or other related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Functional Location Assignment: The functional location may not be assigned to the specified business area in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the functional location or business area being entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to this mismatch.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the functional location or the business area may not be properly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Functional Location Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code IL03 (Display Functional Location) and check the details of the functional