How To Fix IM403 - Location data taken from functional location &

IM403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Location data taken from functional location &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM403 - Location data taken from functional location & ?

  The SAP error message IM403 ("Location data taken from functional location &") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Inventory Management (IM) modules. This message indicates that the system is using location data from a functional location instead of the expected source, which can lead to issues in data consistency or accuracy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Functional Location Configuration: The functional location may not have the correct location data set up, or the system is configured to pull location data from the functional location instead of the equipment or material master.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the location data is not properly maintained across the relevant objects (e.g., equipment, functional locations).
  System Settings: The system settings or configuration may dictate that location data should be derived from functional locations rather than from other sources.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Functional Location Data: Review the functional location in question to ensure that