How To Fix IL317 - Data was copied from the superior functional location

IL317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Data was copied from the superior functional location

What causes this issue?

Data has changed in the superior <GL:functional_location>functional
location's</> master record. This was not copied earlier into the
master record of the functional location for technical reasons.

System Response

When the master record was called up, the system automatically copied
the data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL317 - Data was copied from the superior functional location ?

  The SAP error message IL317 ("Data was copied from the superior functional location") typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying functional locations in the SAP system. This message indicates that certain data fields in the functional location you are trying to create or modify are being populated with values from a superior (parent) functional location. This is a standard behavior in SAP to ensure consistency and inheritance of data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inheritance: When creating a new functional location, SAP automatically inherits certain attributes from the superior functional location. This is intended to maintain consistency in the hierarchy of functional locations.
  Mandatory Fields: If you are trying to change or enter data in fields that are already populated with inherited values, the system may prevent you from making changes, leading to this error message.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may dictate that certain fields are not editable when they are inherited from a