How To Fix CNV20551584 - Superior functional location &1 for &2 (&3) is not defined!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Superior functional location &1 for &2 (&3) is not defined!

What causes this issue?

Higher-level functional location &V1& for &V2& ( &V3& ) is not defined!
Functional location &V2& ( &V3& ) is not deleted.

System Response

Information message.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV20551584 - Superior functional location &1 for &2 (&3) is not defined! ?

  The SAP error message CNV20551584 indicates that there is an issue with a superior functional location in the system. This error typically arises during data migration or when working with functional locations in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Conversion or Migration projects.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the superior functional location specified in the system is not defined. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Superior Functional Location: The superior functional location that is referenced does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the functional location hierarchy.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, the superior functional location may not have been migrated or created properly.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the functional location ID or name.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Functional Location Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code IL03 (Display Functional Location) and check if the superior functional location exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code IL01 (Create Functional Location).
  
  
  
  Verify Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurred during a data migration process, ensure that all necessary functional locations, including superior ones, have been migrated correctly.
  Review the migration logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the functional location data.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the functional location hierarchy is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relationships between functional locations.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the functional location IDs and names for any typographical errors that may have led to the system not recognizing the superior functional location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are using a specific migration tool or process, refer to the relevant documentation for any additional steps or considerations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Locations: In SAP, functional locations are used to represent the physical locations of equipment or systems within an organization. They are part of the Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
  Data Migration: When migrating data, it is crucial to ensure that all related entities (like functional locations, equipment, etc.) are correctly defined and linked in the target system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IL01 (Create Functional Location), IL02 (Change Functional Location), and IL03 (Display Functional Location) for managing functional locations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CNV20551584.