How To Fix IM007 - Functional location will be removed, since equipment not installed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Functional location will be removed, since equipment not installed

What causes this issue?

The PM notification originally referred to a functional location. Since
you have now entered a reference ion the notification to an equipment
that is not installed at a functional location, the functional location
in the notification will be removed.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM007 - Functional location will be removed, since equipment not installed ?

  The SAP error message IM007 indicates that a functional location is being removed because the associated equipment is not installed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) module, where functional locations and equipment are used to manage maintenance activities.
  Cause:
  
  Equipment Not Installed: The primary reason for this error is that the equipment linked to the functional location is not installed or has been removed from the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the functional location expects an equipment assignment that does not exist.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the functional location or equipment may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status: Verify the status of the equipment associated with the functional location. Ensure that the equipment is installed and active in the system.
  
  Use transaction code IE03 to display the equipment and check its status.
  
  
  
  Reassign Equipment: If the equipment is not installed, you may need to install it or reassign a different piece of equipment to the functional location.
  
  Use transaction code IE02 to change the equipment assignment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Functional Location: Check the functional location to ensure it is correctly configured and that all necessary data is present.
  
  Use transaction code IL03 to display the functional location and verify its details.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies between functional locations and equipment.
  
  You can use transaction code IH08 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  IH08: Check Functional Location and Equipment Consistency
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify equipment and functional location data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IM007 error and ensure that your functional locations and equipment are correctly configured in SAP.