How To Fix IWO_BAPI856 - Functional location &1, assembly &2 are not contained in the object list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Functional location &1, assembly &2 are not contained in the object list

What causes this issue?

In the <DS:GLOS.3526C2FFAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>object list</>, you
tried to change or delete a functional location and an assembly that are
not in the 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_BAPI856 - Functional location &1, assembly &2 are not contained in the object list ?

  The SAP error message "IWO_BAPI856 Functional location &1, assembly &2 are not contained in the object list" 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 or related objects.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the functional location and assembly specified in the operation are not included in the object list that the system is processing. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The functional location or assembly number may have been entered incorrectly.
  Missing Objects: The functional location or assembly may not exist in the system or may not be properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified functional location or assembly.
  Object List Configuration: The object list may not have been properly set up to include the specified functional location and assembly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Data: Check the functional location and assembly numbers for accuracy. Ensure that they are correctly entered in the transaction or BAPI call.
  
  
  Check Existence: Use transaction codes like IL03 (Display Functional Location) and CS03 (Display Material BOM) to verify that the functional location and assembly exist in the system.
  
  
  Review Object List: Ensure that the functional location and assembly are included in the object list that is being processed. This may involve checking the configuration of the object list in the relevant transaction or customizing settings.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the functional location and assembly. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific BAPI or transaction you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the BAPI call to see what data is being passed and where it might be failing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the specific BAPI documentation for details on required parameters and expected input.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW33 (Display Order) to understand the context in which the error occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.