How To Fix BV174 - No measurement data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 174

• Message text: No measurement data exists

What causes this issue?

You have requested the transport of measurement data although no
measurement has run and there is therefore no measurement data.

System Response

No transfer attempt is started. The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Start the system measurement. Afterwards, you can transfer the
measurement data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV174 - No measurement data exists ?

  The SAP error message BV174 "No measurement data exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Controlling (CO) modules when a user attempts to access measurement documents or data that have not been recorded or do not exist for the specified object (e.g., equipment, functional location, etc.).
  Causes:
  
  No Measurement Documents Created: The most common cause is that no measurement documents have been recorded for the specified equipment or functional location.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve measurement data may be incorrect, leading to no results being found.
  Data Deletion: Measurement data may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the measurement data.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent measurement data from being recorded or displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Measurement Documents: Verify if any measurement documents have been created for the relevant equipment or functional location. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., IW21 for creating measurement documents).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria (such as date range, equipment number, etc.) are correct and that you are looking in the right context.
  Data Recovery: If measurement data has been deleted, check if it can be restored from backups or if it was archived and can be retrieved.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access measurement data. This can be checked with the help of a system administrator.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to record and display measurement data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Measurement Document), IW22 (Change Measurement Document), and IW23 (Display Measurement Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Plant Maintenance and measurement documents for further insights into how measurement data is managed within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official support channels for more detailed troubleshooting.