How To Fix IL897 - Functional location &1 has been changed

IL897 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Functional location &1 has been changed

What causes this issue?

The selected functional location &V1& has been changed.

System Response

The changed data has been copied to the subobjects. The inheritance
hierarchy is also retained if you make mass changes.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL897 - Functional location &1 has been changed ?

  The SAP error message IL897 indicates that a functional location has been changed, which can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with maintenance management or asset management modules in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error message:
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Change: The functional location has been modified in the system, which may include changes to its structure, attributes, or status.
  Locking Issues: The functional location might be locked by another user or process, preventing the current transaction from proceeding.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the functional location, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the functional location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Changes: Verify if the functional location has been changed by another user. You can check the change documents for the functional location to see what modifications were