How To Fix IR057 - Conversion of MeasPoint & to a counter (or other way round) not possible

IR057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Conversion of MeasPoint & to a counter (or other way round) not possible

What causes this issue?

You are trying to carry out one of the following activities:
Convert the current <GL:measuring_point>measuring point</> into a
<GL:counter>counter</>
Convert a counter into a normal measuring point
However, <GL:measurement_document>measurement documents</> have already
been created for the measuring point.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Reverse the existing measurement documents, or create a new measuring
point.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IR057 - Details

• The SAP error message IR057, which states "Conversion of MeasPoint & to a counter (or other way round) not possible," typically occurs in the context of measurement points and counters in SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Utilities (IS-U) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the conversion between measurement points and counters, which can arise due to several reasons.
  Causes of Error IR057
  
  
  Incompatible Measurement Point and Counter Types: The measurement point and counter may be of different types that are not compatible for conversion. For example, a measurement point defined for a specific unit of measure may not be convertible to a counter that uses a different unit.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for measurement points and counters may not be set up correctly in the system. This includes settings in the customizing transactions related to measurement points and counters.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data