How To Fix IM036 - The PM notification refers to functional location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The PM notification refers to functional location &

What causes this issue?

The PM notification refers to the functional location &V1&, not to a
piece of equipment.
By contrast, the system availability entries refer exclusively to an
equipment, not to a functional location.

How to fix this error?

Change the availability data in such a way that it references the
functional location.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM036 - The PM notification refers to functional location & ?

  The SAP error message IM036 typically indicates that there is an issue with a Plant Maintenance (PM) notification that refers to a functional location that is either not valid or does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing notifications, work orders, or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Functional Location: The functional location referenced in the PM notification may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Inactive Functional Location: The functional location might be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the functional location.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the functional location hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Functional Location: Check if the functional location referenced in the notification exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the functional location master data (transaction code IL03).
  Check Status: Ensure that the functional location is active and properly configured. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new functional location.
  Correct the Notification: If the functional location is incorrect, you may need to edit the PM notification to reference a valid functional location.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the functional location. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the master data related to functional locations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Plant Maintenance and functional locations for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the IM036 error message in SAP.