How To Fix IH020 - Functional location & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Functional location & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH020 - Functional location & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IH020 indicates that a functional location does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or perform operations on a functional location that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Functional Location: The functional location you are trying to access does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the functional location field.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the functional location.
  Data Deletion: The functional location may have been deleted or archived in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Functional Location: Check if the functional location exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the functional location management transaction (e.g., IL03) and entering the functional location number.
  Check for Typos: Ensure that the functional location number is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  Create Functional Location: If the functional location does not exist, you may need to create it using the transaction code IL01 (Create Functional Location).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the functional location. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect that the functional location has been deleted or archived, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to check the status of the functional location.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  Functional Location Structure: Understand the hierarchy and structure of functional locations in your organization, as they are often organized in a tree structure.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on functional locations and their management.
  User Authorizations: Review user roles and authorizations related to Plant Maintenance (PM) to ensure proper access rights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IH020 error and successfully work with functional locations in SAP.