How To Fix O8161 - Reference meter & does not exist

O8161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Reference meter & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to reference a meter that does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a meter that does exist. You can display possible entries by
using the selection arrow.

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O8161 - Details

• The SAP error message O8161, which states "Reference meter & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Utilities (IS-U) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference meter that is expected to be associated with a particular transaction or operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Meter: The reference meter that is being referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to data entry errors or the meter not being created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the meter or the related master data may not be set up correctly.
  Data Deletion: The reference meter may have been deleted or archived, leading to its unavailability in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the reference meter.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Meter Existence: Verify if the reference meter exists in the system.