How To Fix IE048 - Enter only one installation location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IE - SAPLIEL2: Equipment hierarchies

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Enter only one installation location

What causes this issue?

You want to change the
<DS:GLOS.installation_location>installation location</> of a piece of
<DS:GLOS.equipment>equipment</> and have entered both a
<DS:GLOS.functional_location>functional location</> and a
<DS:GLOS.superior_equipment>superior equipment</>.
This is not supported because a piece of equipment may only be
installed at a certain point in time <ZH>either</>
at a functional location, <ZH>or</>
in a superior equipment.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries as follows:

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

If you want to install the piece of equipment at a functional location,
cancel the entries of the superior equipment.
If you want to install the piece of equipment in a superior equipment,
cancel the entries of the functional location.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IE048 - Enter only one installation location ?

  The SAP error message IE048: "Enter only one installation location" typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or when dealing with installation locations in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects only one installation location to be entered, but multiple locations have been provided or the input does not meet the expected criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Entries: The user may have inadvertently entered multiple installation locations in a field that only allows for a single entry.
  Incorrect Field Usage: The field designated for installation location may have been confused with another field that allows multiple entries.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as copying and pasting multiple values into a single field.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the fields where installation locations are entered. Ensure that only one installation location is specified.
  Clear Extra Entries: If multiple installation locations are present, remove the extra entries so that only one remains.
  Review Documentation: Consult the relevant SAP documentation or user guides to understand the correct usage of installation location fields.
  Validation: If you are using a custom transaction or program, ensure that the logic correctly validates the input for installation locations.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or guidance on how to correctly enter installation locations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to asset management, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or others where installation locations are relevant.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional context or patches that may address underlying issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that only one installation location is entered and following the above solutions, you should be able to resolve the IE048 error in SAP.