How To Fix IL212 - Functional location was overwritten and saved without checking

IL212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Functional location was overwritten and saved without checking

What causes this issue?

You have overwritten a functional location that was already entered in
the list and confirmed using Enter and saved, without having previously
confirmed it using Enter.

System Response

By overwriting a functional location that was previously confirmed by
Enter, another functional location is created, but the overwritten one
is not deleted.
Everything is displayed again so you can check which functional
locations you really wanted to created.

How to fix this error?

Check the functional locations and, if necessary, delete using the
location button.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL212 - Functional location was overwritten and saved without checking ?

  The SAP error message IL212, which states "Functional location was overwritten and saved without checking," typically occurs in the context of managing functional locations in the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error indicates that a functional location has been modified and saved without the necessary checks being performed, which can lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Direct Modification: The functional location was directly modified in a way that bypassed the standard validation checks.
  Custom Development: There may be custom code or enhancements that allow for saving changes without the required checks.
  User Action: A user may have inadvertently saved changes to a functional location without going through the proper validation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the functional location. Ensure that all necessary fields and data are correctly filled out and validated.
  Use Standard Transactions: Always use standard SAP transactions for modifying functional locations to ensure that all checks are performed.
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