How To Fix CC117 - You must enter functional location and usage

CC117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: You must enter functional location and usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC117 - You must enter functional location and usage ?

  The SAP error message CC117, which states "You must enter functional location and usage," typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning or work order creation in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or similar modules. This error indicates that the system requires both a functional location and a usage type to proceed with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Functional Location: The functional location is a key element in SAP PM that represents a physical location in the plant where maintenance activities are performed. If this field is left blank, the system will trigger the error.
  
  
  Missing Usage: The usage field is often used to specify the purpose or type of the functional location. If this is not filled in, it can also lead to the error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require these fields to be mandatory for certain transactions.
  
  
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked