How To Fix IH036 - Functional location & has no superior functional location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Functional location & has no superior functional location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH036 - Functional location & has no superior functional location ?

  The SAP error message IH036 indicates that a functional location does not have a superior functional location assigned to it. This can occur in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) when you are trying to create or modify a functional location.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure: The functional location you are trying to create or modify is expected to be part of a hierarchy, but it has not been assigned a superior functional location.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the superior functional location was not specified.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allow for the creation of functional locations without a superior.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Superior Functional Location:
  
  Navigate to the functional location in question.
  Use transaction code IL02 (Change Functional Location) or IL01 (Create Functional Location).
  In the functional location details, ensure that you assign a superior functional location in the appropriate field.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Review the hierarchy of functional locations to ensure that the structure is correctly defined.
  Use transaction code IL03 (Display Functional Location) to view the hierarchy and confirm that the superior functional location exists.
  
  
  
  Create a New Superior Functional Location:
  
  If the superior functional location does not exist, you may need to create it first.
  Use transaction code IL01 to create the superior functional location and then assign it to the original functional location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on functional location hierarchy to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify functional locations in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Location: A functional location is a place where maintenance activities are performed. It can represent a physical location, such as a machine or a building, or a logical location, such as a process step.
  Hierarchy in SAP PM: Functional locations are often organized in a hierarchical structure to reflect the physical or logical arrangement of assets.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to functional locations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IH036 error and ensure that your functional location is correctly configured within the SAP system.