How To Fix IL139 - The superior locations from location & are defined retrospectively

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: The superior locations from location & are defined retrospectively

What causes this issue?

Recursiveness was established during the determination of superior
locations to the functional location or reference functional location.

System Response

Recursion is not allowed within location hierarchies.

How to fix this error?

Call up the master data maintenance for location &V1& and go to the
PM data screen. Here you will see the superior location in the field
SupFunctLoc. Double-clicking on this field brings you to the relevant
master record. Repeat this procedure to monitor the location hierarchy.
In the case above, the location &V1& is indirectly superior to itself
(recursion). This is of course illogical and must be remedied.
To do this, from the master data maintenance screen choose the menu path
Structure --> Change superior FL.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL139 - The superior locations from location & are defined retrospectively ?

  The SAP error message IL139 indicates that there is an issue with the superior locations defined for a specific location in the system. This error typically arises when the superior locations are set up retrospectively, meaning that they have been defined in a way that conflicts with the existing data or time frame of the location in question.
  Cause:
  
  Retrospective Definition: The superior locations for the specified location have been defined in a way that is not compatible with the existing data. This can happen if the superior locations were created or modified after the relevant transactions or data entries were made.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the location hierarchy.
  Time Frame Conflicts: The time frame for the superior locations may not align with the operational data, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Location Hierarchy: Review the location hierarchy in the system to ensure that the superior locations are correctly defined and that there are no retrospective changes that conflict with existing data.
  Adjust Time Frames: If the superior locations were defined with a specific validity period, ensure that this period does not overlap with existing transactions or data entries.
  Reconfigure Superior Locations: If necessary, reconfigure the superior locations to align with the operational data. This may involve deleting or modifying the retrospective definitions.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing location hierarchies and resolving related errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as IL01 (Create Location), IL02 (Change Location), or IL03 (Display Location) to manage location data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IL139 error and ensure that your location hierarchy is correctly configured.