How To Fix REBDPM003 - Functional location &1 is already assigned to another object

REBDPM003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDPM - Messages for PM Integration

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Functional location &1 is already assigned to another object

What causes this issue?

Functional location &V1& is already assigned to another real estate
object (&V4&) in the time period from &V2& to &V3&.

System Response

It is not possible to assign the functional location during this time
period.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDPM003 - Functional location &1 is already assigned to another object ?

  The SAP error message REBDPM003 indicates that a functional location is already assigned to another object, which prevents you from assigning it to a new object or making changes. This error typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or other modules where functional locations are used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignment: The functional location you are trying to assign is already linked to another object (e.g., equipment, maintenance plan, etc.).
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that functional locations are not duplicated or misassigned, which can lead to inconsistencies in reporting and maintenance activities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REBDPM003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like IL03 (Display Functional Location) to view the details of the functional location and see what it is currently assigned to.
  Check if the functional location is linked to any equipment or maintenance plans.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If the functional location is assigned to an