How To Fix IR171 - Counter reading in doc. &1 larger than in subsequent doc. &2


IR171 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 171

  • Message text: Counter reading in doc. &1 larger than in subsequent doc. &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    No <DS:GLOS.counter_overflow_reading>counter overflow reading</> has
    been defined for the <DS:GLOS.measuring_point>measuring point</>, and
    the <DS:GLOS.counter_reading>counter reading</> that you have entered
    is larger than the one in the subsequent
    <DS:GLOS.measurement_document>measurement document</>.
    This is not allowed, since the <DS:GLOS.counter>counter</> is not
    marked as running backwards.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Check your entries and the counter data of the measuring point.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR171 - Counter reading in doc. &1 larger than in subsequent doc. &2 ?
    The SAP error message IR171 indicates that there is a discrepancy in counter readings between two documents. Specifically, it means that the counter reading in one document (document &1) is larger than the counter reading in a subsequent document (document &2). This situation typically arises in scenarios involving equipment or functional locations where counter readings are tracked, such as in maintenance or production processes.
    
    Cause: Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a manual data entry error where the counter reading was incorrectly recorded in one of the documents. Document Sequence: The documents may not have been processed in the correct sequence, leading to inconsistencies in counter readings. Incorrect Counter Configuration: There may be issues with how the counters are configured in the system, leading to unexpected readings. System Bugs or Issues: Occasionally, there may be bugs or issues in the SAP system that cause incorrect readings to be recorded.
    Solution: Verify Counter Readings: Check the

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