How To Fix AY118 - Not possible to mark for deletion (functional location exists)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Not possible to mark for deletion (functional location exists)

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to mark the asset &V1& sub-number &V2& for deletion,
because the asset is linked to a functional location.

System Response

The delete flag is not set.

How to fix this error?

First you have to delete the link to the functional location. Then you
can set the delete flag.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY118 - Not possible to mark for deletion (functional location exists) ?

  The SAP error message AY118, which states "Not possible to mark for deletion (functional location exists)," typically occurs when you attempt to mark a functional location for deletion in the SAP system, but there are existing references or dependencies associated with that functional location. This is a common issue in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management (AM) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The functional location you are trying to delete has existing references, such as maintenance orders, notifications, or other functional locations that depend on it.
  Hierarchy Structure: The functional location may be part of a hierarchy, and deleting it could disrupt the structure.
  Active Data: There may be active data or transactions linked to the functional location that prevent it from being marked for deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like IL03 (Display Functional Location) to check if there are any existing maintenance orders, notifications,