How To Fix IH117 - Enter a measuring point, piece of equipment or functional location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Enter a measuring point, piece of equipment or functional location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH117 - Enter a measuring point, piece of equipment or functional location ?

  The SAP error message IH117 ("Enter a measuring point, piece of equipment or functional location") typically occurs in the context of maintenance management or plant maintenance (PM) modules when a user attempts to create or process a measurement document without specifying a required field. This error indicates that the system requires a measuring point, piece of equipment, or functional location to be entered before proceeding.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a measuring point, piece of equipment, or functional location in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may not be appropriate for the data being entered.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain fields to be filled out that are not being addressed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IH117 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields:
  
  Ensure that you have entered a valid measuring point, piece of equipment, or functional location in the appropriate fields.
  If you are unsure of the correct values, you can use the search help (F4) to find valid entries.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct transaction for the task you are trying to perform. For example, if you are trying to enter a measurement reading, ensure you are in the correct measurement document transaction.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the required fields are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant if you suspect configuration issues.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing additional training on how to properly enter data in the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific transaction and required fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to measuring points and equipment include:
  
  IK01: Create Measuring Point
  IK02: Change Measuring Point
  IK03: Display Measuring Point
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to access the necessary data and transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IH117 error and successfully enter the required data in SAP.