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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 measuring points in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section (e.g., "Plant Maintenance" or "Utilities") and check the settings for the measuring point.
  Ensure that the option for allowing direct entry of measurement documents is enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Measuring Point Status:
  
  Check the status of the measuring point using Transaction Code: IL03 (Display Measuring Point).
  Ensure that the measuring point is active and not locked.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter measurement documents. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team or by using Transaction Code: SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Measurement Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the measurement document type you are trying to enter is compatible with the measuring point. You can check this in the configuration settings or documentation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to measuring points and measurement documents for any additional configuration or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL01: Create Measuring Point
  IL02: Change Measuring Point
  IL03: Display Measuring Point
  IK11: Create Measurement Document
  IK12: Change Measurement Document
  IK13: Display Measurement Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to measuring points and measurement documents.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.