How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_MEASPOINT072 - Measurement Category ID is not maintained for row : &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_MEASPOINT - Message Class for the Report of Mass Creation Of MP

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Measurement Category ID is not maintained for row : &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_MEASPOINT072 - Measurement Category ID is not maintained for row : &1 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_MEASPOINT072 indicates that there is an issue with the Measurement Category ID not being maintained for a specific row in the context of measurement point allocation. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Industry Solution for Utilities (IS-U) or similar modules where measurement points are used for billing and data collection.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A measurement point is being processed, but the Measurement Category ID (which defines the type of measurement, such as electricity, water, gas, etc.) is not defined or maintained in the system for the specified row.
  The configuration for the measurement point or the related master data is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Measurement Point Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code ES32 (for measurement points) or ES33 (for measurement categories) in SAP.
  Verify that the Measurement Category ID is correctly maintained for the measurement point in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Measurement Category:
  
  If the Measurement Category ID is missing, you need to maintain it. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Go to Cross-Application Components > Master Data > Measurement Points > Define Measurement Categories.
  Ensure that the Measurement Category ID is defined and linked to the appropriate measurement point.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the measurement point is complete and correctly configured. This includes checking the installation, device, and any related data.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the specific Measurement Category IDs, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ES32: Display Measurement Points
  ES33: Display Measurement Categories
  SPRO: Access the SAP IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the Measurement Category ID is properly maintained and configured, you should be able to resolve the GHO_ALLOC_MEASPOINT072 error.