How To Fix IPPECIF181 - Object is assigned to different locations

IPPECIF181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IPPECIF - Messages for APO CIP Interfaces in iPPE

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Object is assigned to different locations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF181 - Object is assigned to different locations ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF181 indicates that an object (such as a piece of equipment, a functional location, or a maintenance plan) is assigned to different locations in the system. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and execution, where the system expects a unique assignment of objects to specific locations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The object in question has been assigned to multiple locations, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that enforce unique assignments for certain objects.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, leading to multiple assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., IL03 for equipment, IL02 for functional locations) and check the assignments of the object in question.
  Identify if the object is indeed assigned to multiple locations.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignments:
  
  If you find that