How To Fix IR183 - Equipment MeasPoints can only refer to construction type RefMeasPoints

IR183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Equipment MeasPoints can only refer to construction type RefMeasPoints

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR183 - Equipment MeasPoints can only refer to construction type RefMeasPoints ?

  The SAP error message IR183 indicates that there is an issue with the measurement points associated with an equipment in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the measurement points for the equipment can only refer to construction type "RefMeasPoints." This error typically arises in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Asset Management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to assign measurement points to an equipment that are not of the correct construction type. In SAP, measurement points are used to record and manage measurements related to equipment, and they must adhere to specific configurations. The "RefMeasPoints" construction type is a reference measurement point type that is expected in this context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IR183 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Measurement Point Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for measurement points in SAP (Transaction Code: OIK1 or OIK2).
  Ensure that the measurement points you are trying to assign to the