How To Fix CDESK_SRV_ASSET001 - Empty functional location and empty equipment is not allowed!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CDESK_SRV_ASSET - CDESK Services - Asset Management

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Empty functional location and empty equipment is not allowed!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CDESK_SRV_ASSET001 - Empty functional location and empty equipment is not allowed! ?

  The SAP error message CDESK_SRV_ASSET001 indicates that a functional location and equipment must be specified when creating or processing a service order or maintenance order in SAP. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Management or Plant Maintenance modules, where the system requires at least one of these fields to be populated to proceed with the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error occurs when both the functional location and equipment fields are left empty. SAP requires at least one of these fields to be filled to ensure that the service or maintenance order is associated with a specific asset or location.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce this requirement, or the transaction being executed may inherently require this data.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering the required information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that either the functional location or equipment is filled in before saving or processing the order. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant fields in the order creation screen.
  Entering a valid functional location or equipment number.
  
  
  
  Check for Valid Entries: Make sure that the functional location or equipment you are entering exists in the system and is active. You can verify this by:
  
  Using transaction codes like IL03 (Display Functional Location) or IE03 (Display Equipment) to check if the entries are valid.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe that the system should allow for orders without these entries, review the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve:
  
  Consulting with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to understand the business rules and system settings.
  Checking the configuration in the relevant customizing settings (SPRO) for Plant Maintenance or Service Management.
  
  
  
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation to ensure that users understand the importance of entering functional locations or equipment when creating orders.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IW31: Create Maintenance Order
  IW32: Change Maintenance Order
  IW33: Display Maintenance Order
  IW41: Enter PM Order Confirmation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Plant Maintenance and Service Management for best practices on order creation.
  
  By ensuring that the required fields are populated and validating the entries, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction.