How To Fix IL423 - The assigned functional location &2 is not flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 423

• Message text: The assigned functional location &2 is not flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

You want to flag the <DS:GLOS.reference_functional_location>reference
location</> &V1& for deleteion, or this operation has already been
performed.
However, there are still one or more
<DS:GLOS.functional_location>functional locations</> assigned to the
reference location that are not currently flagged for deletion.
Functional location &V2& was found first.

System Response

If you wish to flag a reference location for deletion, all assigned
functional locations should also be flagged for deletion or the
assignment should have been canceled earlier.
Before objects with deletion flags are actually deleted, a check is
again carried out for dependent objects.

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:GLOS.system_status>system status</> of the assigned
functional locations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL423 - The assigned functional location &2 is not flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message IL423 indicates that a functional location (FL) you are trying to delete is not flagged for deletion. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a functional location that is still active or has dependencies that prevent it from being removed.
  Cause:
  
  Active Functional Location: The functional location is still active and has not been marked for deletion.
  Dependencies: There may be existing objects (like equipment, maintenance plans, or work orders) linked to the functional location that prevent its deletion.
  Deletion Flag Not Set: The functional location does not have the deletion flag set in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code IL03 to display the functional location and check if there are any linked objects (like equipment, maintenance plans, or work orders).
  If there are linked objects, you will need to either delete or unlink them before you can delete the functional location.
  
  
  
  Set Deletion Flag:
  
  If there are no dependencies, you can set the deletion flag for the functional location.
  Use transaction code IL02 to change the functional location.
  In the "Status" tab, set the "Deletion Flag" checkbox.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Delete the Functional Location:
  
  After setting the deletion flag, you can proceed to delete the functional location using transaction code IL06.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL06: Delete Functional Location
  
  
  Functional Location: A functional location is a hierarchical structure in SAP that represents a physical location where maintenance activities are performed.
  Dependencies: Always check for any existing maintenance plans, work orders, or equipment linked to the functional location before attempting to delete it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IL423 error and successfully delete the functional location if it is no longer needed.