How To Fix IS095 - Maintain the MaintPlant before changing the functional location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Maintain the MaintPlant before changing the functional location

What causes this issue?

You are trying to install or reconstruct the <GL:equipment>piece of
equipment</>, but you have not entered a
<GL:maintenance_plant>maintenance plant</> in the master record.

System Response

Neither installation nor reconstruction will be allowed.

How to fix this error?

First enter a maintenance plant in the master record and then proceed
with installation or reconstruction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS095 - Maintain the MaintPlant before changing the functional location ?

  The SAP error message IS095, which states "Maintain the MaintPlant before changing the functional location," typically occurs when you attempt to change the functional location of an object in SAP without having a maintenance plant assigned to it. This is a common issue in the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a maintenance plant to be defined for the functional location before any changes can be made. The maintenance plant is essential for various processes, including maintenance planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a maintenance plant is assigned to the functional location you are trying to change. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Functional Location:
  
  Go to the transaction code IL02 (Change Functional Location) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter the Functional Location:
  
  Input the functional location number that you want to change and press Enter.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Maintenance Plant:
  
  In the functional location details, navigate to the Location Data tab.
  Look for the field labeled Maintenance Plant (or similar, depending on your SAP version).
  Enter the appropriate maintenance plant code that corresponds to the functional location.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the maintenance plant, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Retry the Change:
  
  Now, attempt to change the functional location again. The error should no longer appear if the maintenance plant is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Location: A functional location is a hierarchical structure that represents a physical location or a logical grouping of equipment in a plant. It is used in maintenance planning and execution.
  Maintenance Plant: This is the plant responsible for maintenance activities. It is crucial for managing maintenance tasks, resources, and costs.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  
  
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation related to the Plant Maintenance module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS095 error and successfully change the functional location in SAP.