How To Fix IR012 - MeasPoint & is not a reference MeasPoint

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: MeasPoint & is not a reference MeasPoint

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR012 - MeasPoint & is not a reference MeasPoint ?

  The SAP error message IR012, which states "MeasPoint & is not a reference MeasPoint," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Industry Solution for Utilities (IS-U) or when dealing with measurement points in the SAP system. This error indicates that the measurement point you are trying to reference is not recognized as a valid reference measurement point in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Measurement Point: The measurement point you are trying to use may not exist or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Inactive Measurement Point: The measurement point may be inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to measurement points, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or reference the measurement point.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Measurement Point: Check the measurement point you are trying to reference. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly entered.
  
  Use transaction codes like EL31 (Display Measurement Point) to verify the details of the measurement point.
  
  
  
  Check Status: Ensure that the measurement point is active and properly configured. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or correct any configuration issues.
  
  You can check the status in the measurement point master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the measurement point data to identify any discrepancies. This may involve checking related tables and ensuring that all necessary entries are present.
  
  Use transaction codes like EL20 (Measurement Point Overview) to review related data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and reference the measurement point. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on measurement points and related configurations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EL31, EL20, and EL19 (for measurement documents) to navigate and troubleshoot measurement points effectively.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error IR012 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IR012 error and implement the appropriate solution.