How To Fix IM404 - Location data taken from equipment &

IM404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Location data taken from equipment &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM404 - Location data taken from equipment & ?

  The SAP error message IM404 ("Location data taken from equipment &") typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management (IM) or Plant Maintenance (PM) when there is an issue with the location data associated with equipment or materials. This message indicates that the system is trying to derive location data from the equipment master record, but there may be inconsistencies or missing information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Location Data: The equipment master record may not have the necessary location data filled in, such as the storage location or plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly to pull location data from the equipment.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the equipment master and the inventory records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the location data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Equipment Master Record:
  
  Go to the equipment master record (transaction code IE03) and verify that all