How To Fix IM836 - No. functional locations : &

IM836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 836

• Message text: No. functional locations : &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM836 - No. functional locations : & ?

  The SAP error message IM836 ("No. functional locations: &") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module when there is an issue related to functional locations. This error indicates that the system could not find any functional locations that match the criteria specified in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Functional Locations: There may be no functional locations created in the system for the specified criteria (e.g., plant, equipment type).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing functional locations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the functional locations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the master data that prevent the system from retrieving the functional locations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Functional Locations: 
  
  Navigate to the functional location master data (Transaction Code: IL03) and verify if the functional locations exist for the specified