How To Fix IQ153 - Functional location &1 not installed at any installed base

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IQ -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Functional location &1 not installed at any installed base

What causes this issue?

The functional location &V1& does not exist in any installed base on
&V2& at &V3&.

System Response

The system cancels processing.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IQ153 - Functional location &1 not installed at any installed base ?

  The SAP error message IQ153 indicates that a functional location (in this case, represented by &1) is not installed at any installed base. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules, where functional locations are used to represent physical locations or assets within a plant or service environment.
  Cause:
  
  Functional Location Not Assigned: The functional location you are trying to reference has not been assigned to any installed base.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when trying to access the functional location.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the functional location not being recognized.
  Inactive or Deleted Functional Location: The functional location may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Functional Location: Verify that the functional location exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the functional location master data and checking its status.
  Assign Functional Location: If the functional location is valid but not assigned to any installed base, you may need to assign it to the appropriate installed base. This can typically be done in the installed base management area of SAP.
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that you are entering the correct functional location number. Double-check for any typos or errors.
  Review Installation Data: If the functional location should be installed, check the installation data to ensure that it has been properly set up.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to manage functional locations and installed bases.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IL01 (Create Functional Location), IL02 (Change Functional Location), and IL03 (Display Functional Location) to manage functional locations.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Integration Points: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems (like CRM or external databases), ensure that data consistency is maintained across all platforms.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IQ153 error and ensure that your functional locations are correctly set up within the installed base.