How To Fix IR520 - Measurement transfer only allowed within same meas. point object types

IR520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Measurement transfer only allowed within same meas. point object types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR520 - Measurement transfer only allowed within same meas. point object types ?

  The SAP error message IR520 ("Measurement transfer only allowed within same measurement point object types") typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to transfer measurement readings between different measurement point object types that are not compatible.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to transfer measurement readings (for example, from one measuring point to another) and the measurement points involved do not belong to the same object type. In SAP, measurement points are associated with specific object types (like equipment, functional locations, etc.), and the system enforces rules to ensure that measurements are only transferred between compatible types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Types: Verify the object types of the measurement points involved in the transfer. Ensure that both measurement points belong to the same object type.
  
  
  Correct Measurement Point: If you find that the measurement points