How To Fix /ISDFPS/LM_RE_INT032 - Functional location of area/site no longer exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/LM_RE_INT -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Functional location of area/site no longer exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_RE_INT032 - Functional location of area/site no longer exists ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/LM_RE_INT032 indicates that the functional location associated with a specific area or site no longer exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Industry Solutions, where functional locations are used to represent physical locations or assets within a plant or facility.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Functional Location: The functional location that was previously linked to the area or site has been deleted or archived.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database that are required for the operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the functional location or the area/site may have been changed, leading to a mismatch.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Functional Location: Check if the functional location still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the functional location management transaction (e.g., IL03) and searching for the functional location in question.
  Restore Functional Location: If the functional location has been deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it if possible.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the functional location and the area/site to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the database that may be causing the issue.
  Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to identify any errors or missing objects that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IL01 (Create Functional Location), IL02 (Change Functional Location), and IL03 (Display Functional Location) for managing functional locations.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage functional locations in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance.