How To Fix IQ148 - Functional location &1 already assigned to this installed base

IQ148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IQ -

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Functional location &1 already assigned to this installed base

What causes this issue?

The functional location &V1& is already assigned to the installed base
&V4& on &V2& at &V3&.

System Response

The system cancels processing.

How to fix this error?

The transfer from another installed base is not allowed on the initial
screen. Enter the location label in the screen for processing the
installed base.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IQ148 - Functional location &1 already assigned to this installed base ?

  The SAP error message IQ148 indicates that a functional location is already assigned to an installed base. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules, where functional locations and installed bases are used to manage equipment and maintenance activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a functional location to an installed base that is already linked to another installed base. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The functional location is already associated with a different installed base.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to an attempt to assign the same functional location to multiple installed bases.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts the assignment of functional locations to multiple installed bases.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IQ148 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) or