How To Fix IL418 - The superior RefFunctLocation & is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 418

• Message text: The superior RefFunctLocation & is flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

The assigned <DS:GLOS.functional_location>functional location</>
&V1& is flagged for deletion <DS:GLOS.system status>System status</>
<ZH>FLDL</>). Usually, only the current
<DS:GLOS.functional_location>functional location</> should be
flagged for deletion.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the combination:
If you just want to avoid further functional locations being
reassigned to the reference functional location, you should not flag
it for deletion, but simply deactivate it.
If you really want to delete reference functional location &V1&, you
must first dismantle all available assignments to functional locations
or assign the affected functional locations to another reference
functonal location.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL418 - The superior RefFunctLocation & is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message IL418 indicates that a superior functional location (RefFunctLocation) is flagged for deletion. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like creating or modifying a subordinate functional location) that involves a superior functional location that is marked for deletion in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The superior functional location has been marked for deletion in the system. This means that it is no longer considered valid for use in operations.
  Hierarchy Issues: The functional location hierarchy is affected because the system does not allow subordinate functional locations to exist under a superior location that is flagged for deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that all functional locations in the hierarchy are valid and active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Superior Functional Location:
  
  Go to the transaction code IL03 (Display Functional Location) and enter the superior functional location.
  Check if it is indeed flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If the superior functional location should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag.
  Use transaction code IL02 (Change Functional Location) to modify the superior functional location.
  Uncheck the "Deletion Flag" option and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-evaluate the Functional Location Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly structured and that all functional locations are valid and active.
  If the superior functional location is no longer needed, consider whether the subordinate functional locations should also be deleted or restructured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of removing the deletion flag or restructuring the functional locations, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Locations: These are used in SAP to represent physical locations or functional areas within an organization where maintenance activities are performed.
  Deletion Flag: In SAP, marking an object for deletion does not immediately remove it from the database; it simply indicates that the object should not be used in future transactions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IL418 error and ensure that your functional location hierarchy is correctly set up.