How To Fix IR118 - & measurement documents deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: & measurement documents deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR118 - & measurement documents deleted ?

  The SAP error message IR118 typically relates to issues with measurement documents in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error can occur when there are attempts to delete measurement documents that are either locked, have dependencies, or are not in a state that allows deletion.
  Cause of Error IR118
  
  Locked Measurement Documents: The measurement documents may be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that are referencing them.
  Dependencies: There may be other documents or transactions that depend on the measurement documents, preventing their deletion.
  Incorrect Status: The measurement documents may not be in a status that allows for deletion (e.g., they may be completed or archived).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the measurement documents.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the measurement documents. If they are completed or archived, you may need to change their status or follow the appropriate process to handle them.
  Unlock Documents: If the documents are locked, identify the process or user that has locked them and resolve the lock. This may involve waiting for the process to complete or contacting the user.
  Review Dependencies: Check for any dependencies that may prevent deletion. This could involve reviewing related documents or transactions that reference the measurement documents.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the documents has the necessary authorizations. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like IW38 for PM orders or COHV for CO documents) to manage and review the measurement documents.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to measurement documents, such as:
  
  IK17: Display Measurement Documents
  IK18: Change Measurement Documents
  IK19: Delete Measurement Documents
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on measurement documents and their management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IR118 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.