How To Fix IL300 - Category & not defined for functional locations

IL300 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Category & not defined for functional locations

What causes this issue?

Category &V1& for <GL:functional_location>functional locations</> has
not been defined.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid category.
INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL300 - Category & not defined for functional locations ?

  The SAP error message IL300, which states "Category & not defined for functional locations," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a category that has not been defined for functional locations in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying functional locations, or when trying to assign a category to a functional location that does not exist in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The category you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for functional locations.
  Incorrect Category Assignment: The category may be incorrectly assigned or referenced in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to functional locations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Category:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO > Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Master Data in Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Functional Location > Define Functional