How To Fix CNV20551581 - Higher-level functional location &1 (&2) for &3 (&4) should be deleted!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20551 - message for package 20551 (company code delete)

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Higher-level functional location &1 (&2) for &3 (&4) should be deleted!

What causes this issue?

Functional locations are in a hierarchy relationship.
The superior technical location &V1& ( &V2& ) for technical location
&V3& ( &V4& ) would be deleted.
However the functional location &V3& ( &V4& ) will not be deleted!

System Response

Warning message!
If you delete &V1& ( &V2& ), an error will occur when you try to
display functional location &V3& ( &V4& ) (transaction IL03).
This inconsistency might also affect other functions.

How to fix this error?

The superior technical location &V1& ( &V2& ) and possible other
superior ones are excluded from deletion.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV20551581 - Higher-level functional location &1 (&2) for &3 (&4) should be deleted! ?

  The SAP error message CNV20551581 indicates that there is a higher-level functional location that should be deleted in the context of a conversion or migration process. This error typically arises during data migration or system conversion activities, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the implementation of SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There is a functional location that is being referenced in a way that is not valid, possibly due to inconsistencies in the data model.
  The system detects that a higher-level functional location is still active or has dependencies that prevent it from being deleted.
  The functional location hierarchy is not properly maintained, leading to orphaned or incorrectly linked functional locations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Functional Locations: Use the details provided in the error message (the placeholders &1, &2, &3, &4) to identify the specific functional locations involved.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any existing dependencies or assignments related to the higher-level functional location. This can include:
  
  Equipment assignments
  Maintenance plans
  Work orders
  Other functional locations
  
  
  
  Delete or Reassign: If the higher-level functional location is no longer needed:
  
  Delete the functional location if it is not being used.
  If it is being used, consider reassigning any dependent objects to a different functional location before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes such as IL02 (Change Functional Location) or IL03 (Display Functional Location) to manage functional locations.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: After making changes, run consistency checks to ensure that the functional location hierarchy is valid and that there are no remaining inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to functional location management and data migration for additional guidance.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Data Migration Tools: Familiarize yourself with the tools and processes involved in data migration, especially if you are using SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other conversion tools.
  Functional Location Management: Understanding the structure and management of functional locations in SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error CNV20551581 and ensure that your functional location hierarchy is correctly maintained.