How To Fix IR101 - Measuring point &1 does not allow direct entry of measurement documents

IR101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Measuring point &1 does not allow direct entry of measurement documents

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a measurement document for measuring point &V1&.
However, the measuring point is assigned to the characteristic &V2&.
This characteristic can only be used for entering inspection results in
the QM application.

System Response

Measurement documents for measuring point &V1& can only be generated as
a result of the transfer of inspection results from QM to PM. It is not
possible in PM to enter measurement documents directly for this
measuring point.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR101 - Measuring point &1 does not allow direct entry of measurement documents ?

  The SAP error message IR101, which states "Measuring point &1 does not allow direct entry of measurement documents," typically occurs when you attempt to enter measurement documents for a measuring point that is not configured to allow direct entry. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Utilities modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The measuring point may not be set up to allow direct entry of measurement documents. This is often controlled by the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Measuring Point Status: The measuring point might be in a status that does not permit the entry of measurement documents (e.g., inactive or locked).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter measurement documents for that specific measuring point.
  Measurement Document Type: The type of measurement document being entered may not be compatible with the measuring point's configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for