How To Fix IM402 - Please enter functional location

IM402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Please enter functional location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM402 - Please enter functional location ?

  The SAP error message IM402 ("Please enter functional location") typically occurs in the context of maintenance management or asset management when a user attempts to create or modify a maintenance order, but has not specified a functional location. A functional location is a key element in SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) module, representing a physical location where maintenance activities are performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Functional Location: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a functional location in the relevant field when creating or modifying a maintenance order.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the maintenance order type or the settings in the system that require a functional location but are not set up correctly.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or enter functional location data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Functional Location: The simplest solution is to ensure that you enter a valid functional