How To Fix EAMS_BO163 - Measuring point &1 is inactive

EAMS_BO163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_BO - Business Object Layer

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Measuring point &1 is inactive

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EAMS_BO163 - Details

• The SAP error message EAMS_BO163 indicates that a measuring point (identified by &1) is inactive. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Management or Plant Maintenance modules when trying to perform operations related to measuring points, such as recording measurements or creating measurement documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Measuring Point: The most common cause is that the measuring point you are trying to use has been marked as inactive in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as maintenance activities, changes in the asset structure, or administrative actions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the measuring point from being used.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the measuring point, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Measuring Point:
  
  Navigate to the measuring point in the SAP system using transaction code IK01 (Create Measuring Point) or IK02 (Change Measuring Point).
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