How To Fix IR023 - Measurement time cannot be in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Measurement time cannot be in the future

What causes this issue?

The measurement time that you have entered is in the future.
A <GL:measurement_reading>measurement reading</> describes an actual
state, and therefore the measurement time cannot normally be in the
future.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Enter a measurement time in the past.
If this is an exceptional case, contact your system administrator.
Procedure for the system administrator
In exceptional cases, tolerances must be allowed in the entry of
measurement times.
Example:
Measurements are taken automatically and are then transferred to the
SAP System. The system time of the measurement system varies from that
of the SAP System for technical reasons.
You can define an appropriate tolerance level in Customizing
for each measuring point category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR023 - Measurement time cannot be in the future ?

  The SAP error message IR023 ("Measurement time cannot be in the future") typically occurs in the context of asset management or plant maintenance when you are trying to enter a measurement reading (like meter readings for utilities or equipment) with a timestamp that is set in the future relative to the current system date and time.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the measurement date you are trying to enter is later than the current date and time on the SAP system.
  System Date Configuration: There may be a discrepancy between the system date and the actual date, possibly due to incorrect system settings or time zone issues.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a future date instead of the intended date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is not set in the future. If it is, correct it to the current date or a past date.
  System Date Verification: Check the system date and time settings in SAP. You can do this by navigating to the system status or using transaction code SM51 to see the server date and time.
  Correct Entry: If you are entering data through a transaction or program, ensure that the input fields are correctly populated with the intended date.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training to users on how to correctly enter measurement readings and the importance of date accuracy.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transactions related to measurement documents, such as IK11 (Create Measurement Document) or IK12 (Change Measurement Document).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on measurement documents and the specific fields involved.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the date and system settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may need to investigate system configurations or logs for any underlying issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IR023 error and successfully enter your measurement data.