How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM014 - You cannot change functional location & in this logical SAP system

/ISDFPS/PM014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You cannot change functional location & in this logical SAP system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM014 - You cannot change functional location & in this logical SAP system ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM014 indicates that you cannot change a functional location in the specified logical SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where functional locations are used to represent physical locations or assets within an organization.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Logical System Restrictions: The error often occurs because the functional location is locked or restricted in the logical system you are working in. This can happen if the functional location is being used in a different logical system or if it is part of a transport request that is not yet released.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the functional location.
  
  
  Data Consistency: The system may prevent changes to ensure data consistency, especially if the functional location is linked to other objects (like maintenance plans, orders, etc.).
  
  
  Status of Functional Location: The functional location may be in a status