How To Fix EAMS_GIS018 - The Function Location &1 exists

EAMS_GIS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_GIS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The Function Location &1 exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMS_GIS018 - The Function Location &1 exists ?

  The SAP error message EAMS_GIS018 indicates that a function location you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Management or Plant Maintenance modules when you attempt to create a new function location with a key that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the function location identifier (key) you are trying to use is already assigned to an existing function location in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a duplicate function location.
  There was a previous attempt to create the function location that was not completed or was incorrectly processed.
  You are importing data that includes existing function locations without checking for duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Function Locations:
  
  Use transaction codes like IL03 (Display Function Location) or IL02 (Change Function Location) to search for the