How To Fix IA018 - FunctLoc. &: only single inst.: dismantle equipment &

IA018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IA - SAPLIEL2: Inst./Dism. of equipment at functional location

• Message number: 018

• Message text: FunctLoc. &: only single inst.: dismantle equipment &

What causes this issue?

You are trying to install a <GL:equipment>piece of equipment</> at a
<GL:functional_location>functional location</> which presently only
supports the installation of a single piece of equipment and at which a
piece of equipment is already installed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Before you can install the equipment at the functional location you
must first dismantle the piece of equipment that is installed there at
the moment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IA018 - FunctLoc. &: only single inst.: dismantle equipment & ?

  The SAP error message IA018 typically indicates an issue related to the functional location (FunctLoc) in the context of maintenance and asset management. The message "FunctLoc. &: only single inst.: dismantle equipment &" suggests that the system is expecting a single instance of equipment to be dismantled at the specified functional location, but it has encountered multiple instances or an unexpected condition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Instances: The functional location may have multiple pieces of equipment assigned to it, and the system is designed to allow dismantling of only one instance at a time.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the functional location or the equipment may not align with the expected setup for dismantling.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected multiple pieces of equipment or entered incorrect data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Equipment Assignment: Verify the equipment assigned to the functional location. Ensure that only one piece of equipment is selected for dismantling.
  Review Functional Location Configuration: Check