How To Fix IL200 - Save the superior functional location & first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Save the superior functional location & first

What causes this issue?

You are trying to process a functional location from the list for which
no superior functional location has been saved.
You must always work according to the top-down principle when you are
entering <GL:functional_location>functional locations</> as well as
<GL:reference_functional_location>reference functional locations</>.
This means that you must begin processing at the highest functional
location level before you can process the levels below.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Begin processing of the individual functional locations with the
functional location at the highest level. When you have saved the data
for this functional location you can then process the functional
locations below.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL200 - Save the superior functional location & first ?

  The SAP error message IL200 ("Save the superior functional location first") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a subordinate functional location without first saving the superior functional location. This is a common issue in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) modules, where functional locations are used to represent the physical structure of a plant or facility.
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP requires that the superior functional location (the parent location) must be saved in the system before any changes can be made to its subordinate functional locations (the child locations). This is to ensure that the hierarchy of functional locations is maintained correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Superior Functional Location:
  
  Navigate to the superior functional location in the SAP GUI.
  Make any necessary changes or simply ensure that it is correctly defined.
  Save the superior functional location by clicking the "Save" button (or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Subordinate Functional Location:
  
  After saving the superior functional location, you can now proceed to create or modify the subordinate functional location.
  Ensure that you enter all required fields and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Location Hierarchy: Understanding the hierarchy of functional locations is crucial. Each functional location can have multiple subordinate locations, and they must be organized correctly in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to functional locations include:
  
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on functional locations and their management within the PM/EAM modules.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify functional locations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying structure of functional locations, you should be able to resolve the IL200 error effectively.