How To Fix IE049 - Installation location not entered: Position number is ignored

IE049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IE - SAPLIEL2: Equipment hierarchies

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Installation location not entered: Position number is ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IE049 - Installation location not entered: Position number is ignored ?

  The SAP error message IE049: Installation location not entered: Position number is ignored typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or maintenance management when a position number is being processed without a corresponding installation location being specified. This can happen in various transactions related to asset management, such as when creating or modifying asset master records, or during maintenance order processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an installation location for the asset or maintenance order being processed. The installation location is crucial for identifying where the asset is physically located or where the maintenance work is to be performed. Without this information, the system cannot proceed with the transaction, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Asset Master Record:
  
  Navigate to the asset master record (transaction code AS02 for change or AS03 for display).
  Ensure that the installation location field is