How To Fix EAM_GEF004 - Functional location &1 has geo data


EAM_GEF004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EAM_GEF -

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Functional location &1 has geo data

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are about to change the functional location in a SAP GUI transaction
    or via BAPI. This functional location has geo data assigned to it. SAP
    GUI transactions and BAPIs do not support geo data processing, therefore
    changing the functional location could lead to inconsistencies.

    System Response

    If you receive an error message, the system cancels processing. If you
    receive a warning, the system makes the change but notifies you about
    it.

    How to fix this error?

    You can change the behavior by setting another message type for your
    user or a user group.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


EAM_GEF004 - Details

  • The SAP error message EAM_GEF004 indicates that a functional location has associated geographic data, which may prevent certain operations from being performed on that functional location. This error typically arises in the context of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) when trying to delete or modify a functional location that has geographic information linked to it.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the functional location you are trying to modify or delete has geographic data associated with it. This could include coordinates, maps, or other geospatial information that is stored in the system. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that geographic data is not lost inadvertently.
    Solution: To resolve the EAM_GEF004 error, you can take the following steps: Check Geographic Data: Review the functional location to identify the geographic data associated with it. You can do this by navigating to the functional location in the SAP system and checking the

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