How To Fix IR009 - & MeasPoints will not be deleted as MeasDocuments already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: & MeasPoints will not be deleted as MeasDocuments already exist

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete one or more <GL:measuring_point>measuring
points</>.

System Response

The system cannot perform the function for &V1& measuring points, as
<GL:measurement_document>measurement documents</> have already been
entered for them.

How to fix this error?

Measurement documents can be archived and deleted using transaction
SARA . The object name is PM_IMRG.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR009 - & MeasPoints will not be deleted as MeasDocuments already exist ?

  The SAP error message IR009 indicates that measurement points cannot be deleted because there are existing measurement documents associated with them. This is a common issue when trying to manage measurement points in SAP, particularly in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or other modules that utilize measurement documents.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the measurement point you are trying to delete has one or more measurement documents linked to it. Measurement documents are records that capture actual measurements taken from the measurement points, and SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of measurement points that have associated documents.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Measurement Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes such as IK17 (Display Measurement Documents) to find out which measurement documents are linked to the measurement point you are trying to delete.
  You can also use the report RIMRMD00 to list measurement documents for a specific measurement point.
  
  
  
  Delete Measurement Documents:
  
  If the measurement documents are no longer needed, you can delete them using transaction code IK18 (Delete Measurement Documents). Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Be cautious when deleting documents, as this action is irreversible and may affect reporting and historical data.
  
  
  
  Delete Measurement Point:
  
  Once all associated measurement documents have been deleted, you can proceed to delete the measurement point using transaction code IK02 (Change Measurement Point) or IK01 (Create Measurement Point) if you are in the creation mode.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the measurement point in other areas of the system that might prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Integrity: SAP maintains strict data integrity rules, which is why it prevents the deletion of measurement points with existing documents.
  Documentation: Always refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for handling measurement points and documents.
  Backup: Before making deletions, consider backing up relevant data or ensuring that you have a recovery plan in case of unintended data loss.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you encounter issues or have specific scenarios that are not covered, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IR009 error and successfully delete the measurement points as needed.