How To Fix PHIN_TO_CREATE013 - No Functional Locations found => no status change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN_TO_CREATE -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No Functional Locations found => no status change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN_TO_CREATE013 - No Functional Locations found => no status change ?

  The SAP error message PHIN_TO_CREATE013 indicates that there are no functional locations found for the operation you are trying to perform, which prevents a status change from occurring. This error typically arises in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where functional locations are crucial for managing maintenance tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Functional Locations: The most common cause is that the functional location you are trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The functional location may not be properly configured or may not be assigned to the relevant equipment or maintenance plan.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the functional locations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the functional location hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Functional Locations:
  
  Navigate to the functional location master data in SAP (Transaction Code: IL03) and verify that the functional location exists.
  Ensure that the functional location is active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the functional location and ensure it is linked to the appropriate equipment or maintenance plan.
  Ensure that the functional location is assigned to the correct plant and is part of the correct hierarchy.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify functional locations. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the functional location data. This can often be done through specific SAP reports or transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to functional locations and maintenance processes to ensure that all steps are being followed correctly.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IL01 (Create Functional Location)
  IL02 (Change Functional Location)
  IL03 (Display Functional Location)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on functional locations and their role in maintenance processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.