How To Fix IL552 - Functional location & does not have a superior functional location

IL552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Functional location & does not have a superior functional location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL552 - Functional location & does not have a superior functional location ?

  The SAP error message IL552 indicates that a functional location does not have a superior functional location assigned to it. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a functional location in the SAP system, and the system expects a hierarchical structure where each functional location should have a superior (parent) functional location.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Superior Functional Location: The functional location you are trying to create or modify is not linked to a parent functional location, which is required for maintaining the hierarchy.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for functional locations may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, where the superior functional location was not specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Superior Functional Location:
  
  Navigate to the functional location in question.
  Ensure that you assign a valid superior functional location. This can be done in the functional location master data screen.
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