How To Fix OIB_UI_HPM014 - You cannot enter a gauge reading. The strapping data does not exist.

OIB_UI_HPM014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIB_UI_HPM -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You cannot enter a gauge reading. The strapping data does not exist.

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OIB_UI_HPM014 - Details

• The SAP error message OIB_UI_HPM014, which states "You cannot enter a gauge reading. The strapping data does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the Oil and Gas industry, particularly when dealing with tank gauging and measurement processes. This error indicates that the system cannot accept a gauge reading because the necessary strapping data (which defines the relationship between the height of the liquid in a tank and its volume) is not available for the specific tank or measurement point.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Strapping Data: The primary cause of this error is that the strapping data for the tank in question has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tank or measurement point may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of required data.
  Data Deletion or Inconsistency: Strapping data may have been deleted or become inconsistent due to changes in the system or