How To Fix E7081 - Functional location &1 (IS type &2) is not a device location (IS type &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E7 - IS-U master data

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Functional location &1 (IS type &2) is not a device location (IS type &3)

What causes this issue?

Functional location &V1& was read. The functional location exists, but
it is not a device location (industry solution type &V3&).

System Response

The operation was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Select the device location you require by choosing <LS>Environment ->
Find device location.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E7081 - Functional location &1 (IS type &2) is not a device location (IS type &3) ?

  The SAP error message E7081 indicates that there is a mismatch between the functional location and the device location types in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management (AM) modules when trying to perform operations that involve functional locations and devices.
  Cause:
  The error message "Functional location &1 (IS type &2) is not a device location (IS type &3)" suggests that:
  
  You are trying to associate or perform an operation on a functional location that is expected to be a device location, but it is not configured as such.
  The functional location has an IS (Information System) type that does not match the expected IS type for a device location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Functional Location Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code IL03 (Display Functional Location) or IL02 (Change Functional Location).
  Verify the IS type of the functional location in question. Ensure that it is correctly set up as a functional location and not as a device.
  
  
  
  Check Device Location Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code IE03 (Display Equipment) or IE02 (Change Equipment) to check the device location.
  Ensure that the device is correctly configured and that its IS type is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Relationships:
  
  Check the relationships between functional locations and devices. Ensure that the functional location is intended to be associated with the device and that the relationship is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct IS Types:
  
  If the IS types are incorrect, you may need to change the IS type of the functional location or the device to ensure they match the expected types for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on configuring functional locations and devices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the operation again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL01 - Create Functional Location
  IL02 - Change Functional Location
  IL03 - Display Functional Location
  IE01 - Create Equipment
  IE02 - Change Equipment
  IE03 - Display Equipment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and change functional locations and devices.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.