How To Fix PHIN513 - Functional location &1 in ERP is not installed in &2 as recorded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Functional location &1 in ERP is not installed in &2 as recorded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN513 - Functional location &1 in ERP is not installed in &2 as recorded ?

  The SAP error message PHIN513 indicates that there is a mismatch between the functional location in the ERP system and the installation in the system where the operation is being performed. This typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where functional locations are used to manage equipment and maintenance tasks.
  Cause:
  The error message PHIN513 is triggered when:
  
  The functional location specified in the transaction does not exist in the specified installation.
  There may be a configuration issue where the functional location is not properly assigned to the installation.
  The functional location might have been deleted or not created in the system.
  There could be a data inconsistency or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PHIN513 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Functional Location:
  
  Check if 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 correctly assigned to the installation.
  
  
  
  Check Installation Assignment:
  
  Go to the installation data (Transaction Code: IE03) and verify if the functional location is assigned to the correct installation.
  If it is not assigned, you may need to assign it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., IE02 for changing installation data).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the functional location and installation data to identify any discrepancies.
  You can use transaction codes like IL01 or IL02 to create or modify functional locations as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to functional locations and installations for any specific configuration requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL01: Create Functional Location
  IL02: Change Functional Location
  IL03: Display Functional Location
  IE01: Create Installation
  IE02: Change Installation
  IE03: Display Installation
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  Functional locations are typically stored in table IFLO.
  Installation data can be found in table EQUI.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PHIN513 error in your SAP system.