How To Fix CI073 - Functional location & does not exist

CI073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Functional location & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You entered a number for a functional location that does not exist in
the system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. If you entered the wrong number by mistake, overtype
the field with the correct number. If you do not know the correct
number, select the desired functional location using the possible
entries function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI073 - Functional location & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CI073 indicates that a functional location does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a functional location that has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Functional Location: The functional location you are trying to reference does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the functional location field.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the functional location.
  Data Deletion: The functional location may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for current transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Functional Location: Check the functional location you are trying to access. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the functional location management transaction (e.g., IL03) and searching for the functional location.
  
  
  Create Functional Location: If