How To Fix I0403 - Category & is not supported for functional locations. (Check entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Category & is not supported for functional locations. (Check entry)

What causes this issue?

The <GL:functional_location_category>functional location category</>
that has been entered is not defined.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Check whether or not the category that you entered was the correct one.
If not, change the entry.
Procedure for the system administrator
Check whether or not the desired functional location category is
defined. If need be, define it using the customizing function.

<DS:TRAN.OIPT>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0403 - Category & is not supported for functional locations. (Check entry) ?

  The SAP error message I0403, which states "Category & is not supported for functional locations. (Check entry)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the category assigned to a functional location in the SAP system. This error indicates that the category you are trying to use is not valid for functional locations.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Category: The category you are trying to assign to the functional location does not exist or is not configured for functional locations in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary configuration to support the category for functional locations.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect entry when specifying the category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction codes like SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area where functional locations are configured.
  Verify that the category you are trying to use is indeed supported for functional locations.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry:
  
  If you find that the category is incorrect, change it to a valid category that is supported for functional locations.
  Ensure that you are entering the category correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to functional locations and categories to understand which categories are valid.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify functional locations and their categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Locations: These are hierarchical structures in SAP that represent the physical locations of equipment or assets within an organization.
  Categories: Categories in SAP are used to classify functional locations and can include various attributes that define the nature of the location.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IL01 (Create Functional Location), IL02 (Change Functional Location), and IL03 (Display Functional Location) to manage functional locations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.