How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK138 - Cannot determine measuring point for master equipment &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Cannot determine measuring point for master equipment &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK138 - Cannot determine measuring point for master equipment &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK138 indicates that the system is unable to determine the measuring point for a specified master equipment. This error typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where equipment and measuring points are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Measuring Point: The master equipment may not have an associated measuring point defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the measuring point or the equipment may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the equipment or measuring points, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the measuring point data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Measuring Point Assignment:
  
  Go to the master equipment record and check if a measuring point is assigned. You can do this by navigating to the equipment master data in transaction IE03 (Display Equipment).
  If no measuring point is assigned, you can create one using transaction IK01 (Create Measuring Point) and then link it to the equipment.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for measuring points is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the relevant customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  Make sure that the measuring point category and other related settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the equipment and measuring point data. You can use transaction SE16 to check relevant tables like EQUI (Equipment Master) and IMEI (Measuring Points).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage measuring points. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IK01: Create Measuring Point
  IK02: Change Measuring Point
  IK03: Display Measuring Point
  SE16: Data Browser for table checks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /ISDFPS/PM_MBOOK138.