How To Fix IR179 - Conflict of document &1 with meas. point &2 for meas. reading transfer

IR179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Conflict of document &1 with meas. point &2 for meas. reading transfer

What causes this issue?

The system tried to perform the
<DS:GLOS.3526C2D9AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>counter reading transfer</>.
However, a <DS:GLOS.3526C2F5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>measurement
document</> already exists at a
<DS:GLOS.3526C2F8AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>target measuring point</>,
which means that you cannot use the counter reading transfer to add a
second measurement document for the same time point.

System Response

INCLUDE KEINE-FUNKTION OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check the pre-existing measurement document from the organizational
area. Normally, this measurement document should be cancelled and, if
necessary, replaced by a replacement document for another time point.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR179 - Conflict of document &1 with meas. point &2 for meas. reading transfer ?

  The SAP error message IR179 indicates a conflict between a document and a measurement point during the measurement reading transfer process. This error typically arises in the context of utilities or asset management modules where measurement points are used to track consumption or readings from devices like meters.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The measurement point may not be correctly linked to the document (e.g., a work order or maintenance order) that is being processed.
  Incorrect Measurement Point: The measurement point specified in the document may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for measurement reading transfers.
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate measurement readings or conflicts with existing readings for the same measurement point.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IR179 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Measurement Point: Verify that the measurement point specified in