How To Fix IB_DECO152 - Functional location &1 exists at installed base &2 but not at &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IB_DECO - IB: Messages for IBase

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Functional location &1 exists at installed base &2 but not at &3

What causes this issue?

Location &V1& is currently assigned to installed base &V2&. The
installed base that was entered (&V3&) deviates from this assignment.

System Response

The program continues processing with installed base &V2&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IB_DECO152 - Functional location &1 exists at installed base &2 but not at &3 ?

  The SAP error message IB_DECO152 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the functional location and the installed base in the system. Specifically, it means that a functional location exists in the installed base but does not exist in the specified location or system.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The functional location may have been deleted or not properly created in the system where the installed base is being referenced.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the installed base or functional location settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the functional location may not be synchronized across different systems or environments.
  Transport Issues: If the functional location was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Functional Location:
  
  Check if the functional location exists in the system where the error is occurring. You can do this by navigating to the functional location management transaction (e.g., IL03) and searching for the functional location.
  
  
  
  Check Installed Base:
  
  Ensure that the installed base is correctly configured and that it references the correct functional location. You can check this in the installed base management transaction (e.g., IB01).
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems (e.g., development, quality, production), ensure that the functional location data is consistent across all systems. You may need to transport the functional location data if it is missing in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate Functional Location:
  
  If the functional location is missing, you may need to recreate it in the system where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  If the functional location was recently deleted, check if it can be restored or if there are any dependencies that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IL01 (Create Functional Location), IL02 (Change Functional Location), IL03 (Display Functional Location), IB01 (Create Installed Base), and IB02 (Change Installed Base).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IB_DECO152 error in your SAP system.