How To Fix IR717 - Insufficient meas. docs available for measuring point &1 in short periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Insufficient meas. docs available for measuring point &1 in short periods

What causes this issue?

Insufficient measurement documents were entered for the short-term
analysis within the period defined in Customizing.

System Response

The system cannot calculate at least one of the values <ZH>average
daily performance of fleet object</> or <ZH>average daily consumption
of fleet object</> for the short-term analysis. Consequently, <ZH>the
calculated consumption</> can also not be calculated from these values.

How to fix this error?

Update your counter readings regularly in the system. For example,
enter distance counters/time counters, together with fuel counters, to
enable calculations to be as accurate as possible.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR717 - Insufficient meas. docs available for measuring point &1 in short periods ?

  The SAP error message IR717 indicates that there are insufficient measurement documents available for a specific measuring point within a defined short period. This typically occurs in the context of measuring points and measurement documents in SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Measurement Documents: There may not be any measurement documents created for the specified measuring point within the time frame you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Time Frame: The time period specified may not align with the periods for which measurement documents exist.
  Data Entry Issues: Measurement documents may not have been entered correctly or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the availability of measurement documents for certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Measurement Documents: Verify if there are any measurement documents created for the measuring point in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code IL03 for measuring points).
  Adjust Time Frame: Ensure that the time frame you are querying includes periods for which measurement documents exist. You may need to widen the date range.
  Create Missing Documents: If no measurement documents exist, you may need to create them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., transaction code IK11 for creating measurement documents).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to measuring points and measurement documents to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling measurement documents and measuring points.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IL03 (Display Measuring Point), IK11 (Create Measurement Document), and IK12 (Change Measurement Document).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error IR717 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and create measurement documents.
  Training: Consider training or resources on SAP PM or CO modules to better understand the handling of measurement points and documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IR717 error and ensure that the necessary measurement documents are available for the specified measuring point.