How To Fix IP120 - Specify a functional location before creating a FuncLoc task list

IP120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Specify a functional location before creating a FuncLoc task list

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a
<DS:GLOS.functional_location_task_list>functional location task list</>
but have not entered a functional location.

System Response

The system cannot perform the function because it does not know the
functional location number.

How to fix this error?

Enter the number of the functional location for which you wish to
create a functional location task list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP120 - Specify a functional location before creating a FuncLoc task list ?

  The SAP error message IP120, which states "Specify a functional location before creating a FuncLoc task list," typically occurs when you attempt to create a Functional Location (FuncLoc) task list without having a valid functional location specified in the system. This error is common in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and is related to the management of maintenance tasks and planning.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a functional location to be defined before you can create a task list associated with that location. A functional location is a hierarchical structure that represents the physical location of equipment or systems within a plant, and it is essential for organizing maintenance activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IP120 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify a Functional Location:
  
  Before creating a FuncLoc task list, ensure that you have selected or entered a valid functional location in the relevant field. This can usually