How To Fix IWO_BAPI855 - Functional location &1 is not included in the object list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI - BAPIs for ALM Orders: Messages

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Functional location &1 is not included in the object list

What causes this issue?

You tried to change or delete a functional loaction that is not in the
<DS:GLOS.3526C2FFAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>object list</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI855 - Functional location &1 is not included in the object list ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI855 indicates that a specific functional location (identified by &1) is not included in the object list for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of maintenance or work order processing, particularly when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) to create or update maintenance orders.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Functional Location Not Valid: The functional location you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may not be active.
  Object List Configuration: The functional location may not be included in the object list for the specific operation you are trying to perform. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the functional location.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the functional location, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Functional Location:
  
  Verify that the functional location exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the functional location master data in SAP (Transaction Code: IL03).
  Ensure that the functional location is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Object List:
  
  Check the configuration of the object list for the operation you are trying to perform. Ensure that the functional location is included in the object list.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the object list is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the functional location. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Review the master data for the functional location to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the BAPI call to see what parameters are being passed and why the functional location is not being recognized.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on the specific BAPI you are using and any prerequisites or configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  BAPI Documentation: Check the SAP BAPI documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand its parameters and requirements.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider reaching out to SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.