How To Fix IS404 - Measuring point & is not defined for the piece of equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Measuring point & is not defined for the piece of equipment

What causes this issue?

You are trying to assign a <DS:GLOS.measuring_point>measuring point</>,
which is not defined for the equipment as a
<DS:GLOS.production_resource/tool>production resource/tool</>-measuring
point, to the <DS:GLOS.equipment>equipment</>. This measuring point
should be defined for the equipment for the production resource/tool
processing to be carried out.

System Response

INCLUDE 'VERARBEITUNG-ENTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Create the corresponding measuring point for the equipment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS404 - Measuring point & is not defined for the piece of equipment ?

  The SAP error message IS404 indicates that a measuring point is not defined for a specific piece of equipment. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Controlling (CO) when trying to perform operations that require measuring points, such as recording measurements or generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Measuring Point: The most common cause is that the measuring point has not been created or assigned to the equipment in question.
  Incorrect Equipment Number: The equipment number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the measuring point from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the measuring point data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create/Assign Measuring Point:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., IL01 for creating measuring points).
  Ensure that the measuring point is created and properly assigned to the equipment.
  Check the measuring point's status to ensure it is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Equipment Number:
  
  Double-check the equipment number being used in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  Use transaction IE03 to display the equipment and verify its details.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to measuring points and equipment.
  Ensure that the measuring point is correctly linked to the equipment in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify measuring point data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on measuring points and equipment management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IL01: Create Measuring Point
  IL02: Change Measuring Point
  IL03: Display Measuring Point
  IE03: Display Equipment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to measuring points and equipment.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP PM and measuring point management for a better understanding of the processes involved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS404 error and ensure that measuring points are correctly defined for your equipment in SAP.