How To Fix IL137 - At FunctLoc. & there are & pieces of equip. installed already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

• Message number: 137

• Message text: At FunctLoc. & there are & pieces of equip. installed already

What causes this issue?

You have tried to limit or prevent equipment installation. The present
installaton situation will not allow this restriction however.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to limit equipment installation by flagging the field
"Single inst.", you first have to check that only one piece of
<GL:equipment>equipment</> is installed at this functional
location.
If you want to prevent equipment installation completely by removing
the flag from the field "InstEquip.", you first have to check that
only one piece of equipment is installed at this functional
location.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL137 - At FunctLoc. & there are & pieces of equip. installed already ?

  The SAP error message IL137 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the installation of equipment at a functional location. Specifically, the message states that there are already existing pieces of equipment installed at the specified functional location, which may prevent you from installing additional equipment or making changes.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Equipment: The primary cause of this error is that the functional location already has one or more pieces of equipment installed. SAP does not allow the installation of additional equipment if the functional location is already occupied.
  Incorrect Installation Process: The installation process may not have been followed correctly, or there may be an attempt to install equipment that is not compatible with the existing setup.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the functional location or the equipment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Equipment: Review the existing equipment installed at the functional location. You can do this by navigating to the functional location in SAP and checking the list of installed equipment.
  Remove Existing Equipment: If you need to install new equipment, you may need to remove the existing equipment first. This can be done through the appropriate transaction (e.g., IL02 for changing functional locations).
  Install Equipment Correctly: Ensure that you are following the correct procedure for installing equipment. Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., IE01 for creating equipment) and ensure that the functional location is correctly specified.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing equipment and functional locations to ensure compliance with procedures.
  Check for Data Integrity: If you suspect data integrity issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP support team to resolve any underlying data issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to functional locations and equipment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Plant Maintenance (PM) to further investigate the problem.