How To Fix IL301 - Category & not supported for reference functional locations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Category & not supported for reference functional locations

What causes this issue?

Category &V1& for <GL:reference_functional_location>reference
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. You can press F4 on the field to display a list
of all the valid categories that exist in the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL301 - Category & not supported for reference functional locations ?

  The SAP error message IL301, which states "Category & not supported for reference functional locations," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation on a functional location that is not compatible with the category assigned to it. This error is often related to the configuration of functional locations in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Category Assignment: The functional location you are trying to reference may have been assigned a category that does not support the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Reference Functional Location: The functional location you are trying to use as a reference may not be set up correctly or may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain categories from being used as reference functional locations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Functional Location Category:
  
  Go to the functional location in question and check its category. Ensure that it is set to a category that supports the operation you are trying to perform.
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the functional location and reviewing its details.
  
  
  
  Review Reference Functional Location:
  
  Ensure that the reference functional location you are trying to use is correctly configured and has the appropriate category assigned.
  If necessary, change the category of the reference functional location to one that is compatible with your operation.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings for functional locations in the SAP system. Ensure that the categories are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions on the categories being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on functional location categories and their compatibility with various operations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Location: In SAP, a functional location is a hierarchical structure that represents a physical location or a functional unit within an organization where maintenance activities are performed.
  Categories: Functional locations can be assigned different categories based on their purpose, such as production, maintenance, or service. Each category may have specific attributes and capabilities.
  SAP Modules: This error is typically encountered in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, where functional locations are used to manage maintenance activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IL301 error and implement a solution to resolve it.