How To Fix 9J656 - More than 2 measuring points have been created for equipment &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 656

• Message text: More than 2 measuring points have been created for equipment &

What causes this issue?

More than the two allowed measuring points have been created for the
equipment.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J656 - More than 2 measuring points have been created for equipment & ?

  The SAP error message 9J656 indicates that more than two measuring points have been created for a specific piece of equipment. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Controlling (CO) modules, where measuring points are used to record and manage measurements related to equipment.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has a restriction on the number of measuring points that can be associated with a single piece of equipment. In many configurations, the limit is set to two measuring points. When an attempt is made to create a third measuring point for the same equipment, the system triggers this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Review Existing Measuring Points:
  
  Check the existing measuring points associated with the equipment in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., IL03 for displaying equipment) and reviewing the measuring points.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Measuring Points:
  
  If there are more than two measuring points and they are not all needed, you can delete or modify the existing measuring points to ensure that only two remain. This can be done using transaction code IL02 (Change Measuring Point) or IL03 (Display Measuring Point).
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If your business process requires more than two measuring points, consult with your SAP configuration team. They may need to adjust the system settings to allow for more measuring points per equipment. This could involve changes in the configuration of the measuring point functionality in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Solutions:
  
  If the requirement is to track more than two measurements, consider using alternative methods such as creating additional equipment records or using different measurement types that can be tracked under the same equipment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL01: Create Measuring Point
  IL02: Change Measuring Point
  IL03: Display Measuring Point
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on measuring points and their configuration.
  
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs:
  
  If customization is needed, explore user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that may allow for more flexible handling of measuring points.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to measuring points and this specific error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage measuring points effectively in your SAP system.