How To Fix IR034 - Measuring point is used in maintenance plan scheduling

IR034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Measuring point is used in maintenance plan scheduling

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter the total counter reading externally. However,
<GL:measurement_document>Measurement documents</> have already been
entered, and this will interrupt the counter reading development.

System Response

As the <GL:measuring_point>measuring point</> is used in the
<GL:scheduling>scheduling</> of
<GL:preventive_maintenance_plan>maintenance plans</>, the system issues
a warning message.
INCLUDE 'VERARBEITUNG-ENTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Decide if it is absolutely necessary to reenter the total counter
reading.
If you reenter the the total counter reading, you should check that the
scheduling of associated maintenance plans is not affected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR034 - Measuring point is used in maintenance plan scheduling ?

  The SAP error message IR034 ("Measuring point is used in maintenance plan scheduling") typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a measuring point that is currently being referenced in a maintenance plan. This is a common issue in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) when the system detects that the measuring point is still active in a maintenance plan.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the measuring point is linked to a maintenance plan, which means it is being used for scheduling maintenance tasks based on the readings or measurements taken from that point. The system prevents changes to ensure data integrity and avoid disruptions in maintenance scheduling.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IR034 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Maintenance Plan:
  
  Use transaction code IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to check which maintenance plan is using the measuring point.
  Enter the measuring point in question to find the associated maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Remove the Measuring Point from the Maintenance