How To Fix IH170 - No lines containing functional locations were selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No lines containing functional locations were selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH170 - No lines containing functional locations were selected ?

  The SAP error message IH170 "No lines containing functional locations were selected" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to functional locations, such as creating a maintenance order or viewing a list of functional locations, but the system does not find any relevant entries that meet the selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria you have entered do not match any existing functional locations in the system. This could be due to incorrect input or filters applied in the selection screen.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain functional locations, which can lead to the system not displaying any results.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be no functional locations created in the system, or the functional locations may have been archived or deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for functional locations may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in retrieving the data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that you are using the correct parameters and that they correspond to existing functional locations. You may want to broaden your search criteria to see if any functional locations exist.
  
  
  Verify Authorizations: Check your user authorizations to ensure you have the necessary permissions to view functional locations. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Data Verification: Use transaction codes like IL03 (Display Functional Location) or IL01 (Create Functional Location) to check if functional locations exist in the system. If there are none, you may need to create them.
  
  
  Configuration Check: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the functional location settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: If you are using a specific transaction code, try using a different one that may provide more options or a different view of functional locations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IL01 (Create Functional Location), IL02 (Change Functional Location), IL03 (Display Functional Location), and IL05 (Display Functional Location Hierarchy).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to functional locations and the specific error message IH170.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to functional locations and maintenance planning for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.