How To Fix IR006 - & measuring points are being processed elsewhere and cannot be deleted

IR006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 006

• Message text: & measuring points are being processed elsewhere and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete a technical object's
<GL:measuring_point>measuring points</>.

System Response

The system has determined that &V1& measuring points are being edited
elsewhere. You will therefore not be allowed to delete these.

How to fix this error?

Delete the measuring points that are currently being edited elsewhere
at a later time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR006 - & measuring points are being processed elsewhere and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message IR006, which states that "measuring points are being processed elsewhere and cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module or the SAP Controlling (CO) module when you attempt to delete or modify measuring points that are currently in use or locked by another process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: The measuring points may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if another transaction is currently processing the measuring points, such as a measurement document being created or updated.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or background jobs that are using the measuring points, preventing any modifications or deletions.
  Data Consistency: SAP has built-in mechanisms to ensure data consistency, which can lead to this error if the system detects that the measuring points are in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the measuring points. If