How To Fix IR172 - Counter reading in doc. &1 smaller than in subsequent doc. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

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

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 smaller 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 forwards.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR172 - Counter reading in doc. &1 smaller than in subsequent doc. &2 ?

  The SAP error message IR172 indicates that there is a discrepancy in counter readings between two documents. Specifically, it means that the counter reading in the first document (document &1) is smaller 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 expected to increase over time.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a manual data entry error where the counter reading for the first document was entered incorrectly.
  Incorrect Document Sequence: The documents may have been processed in the wrong order, leading to a situation where a later document has a counter reading that is less than an earlier one.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the counter management in SAP, leading to unexpected behavior.
  Counter Reset: If a counter was reset or adjusted incorrectly, it could lead to a situation where a subsequent reading is lower than a previous one.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Counter Readings: Check the counter readings in both documents to ensure they were entered correctly. If there is an error, correct the reading in the first document.
  Document Sequence Check: Ensure that the documents are processed in the correct sequence. If necessary, reverse or adjust the documents to maintain the correct order.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for counter management in SAP to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  Adjust Counter Values: If a counter was reset or adjusted incorrectly, you may need to adjust the counter values to reflect the correct readings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific guidance on handling counter readings and related error messages.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), or IW23 (Display Notification) to view and manage the documents in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to counter readings and related documents.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.