How To Fix IM013 - Explosion not possible w/o entering an affected funct.loc. or equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Explosion not possible w/o entering an affected funct.loc. or equipment

What causes this issue?

You selected the structure explosion function without first entering a
functional location or affected piece of equipment.

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

System Response

The system cannot recognize the structure it is to explode.

How to fix this error?

Enter the object affected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM013 - Explosion not possible w/o entering an affected funct.loc. or equipment ?

  The SAP error message IM013 ("Explosion not possible without entering an affected functional location or equipment") typically occurs in the context of maintenance management or when working with maintenance orders, notifications, or similar transactions in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a functional location or equipment to be specified before it can proceed with the explosion of a maintenance order or notification.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Functional Location or Equipment: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a functional location or equipment number in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require these fields to be mandatory for certain transactions.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or enter functional locations or equipment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Functional Location or Equipment: 
  
  Go back to the transaction where the error occurred and ensure that you have entered a valid functional location or equipment number in the appropriate fields.
  If you are creating a maintenance order or notification, make sure to fill in the "Functional Location" or "Equipment" field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for the relevant transaction to ensure that the fields for functional location and equipment are set up correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering functional locations and equipment in the relevant transactions. This can help prevent the error from occurring in the future.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and enter functional locations and equipment. If not, work with your security team to adjust the user's roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Location: This is a hierarchical structure in SAP that represents the physical location of a piece of equipment or a maintenance task. It is essential for tracking maintenance activities and costs.
  Equipment: This refers to any physical asset that can be maintained, such as machinery, vehicles, or tools. Each piece of equipment can be linked to a functional location.
  Maintenance Orders/Notifications: These are used in SAP to manage maintenance tasks, and they often require the specification of functional locations and equipment to ensure proper tracking and reporting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.