How To Fix OIUME055 - Gas Lift Volume or Rate required when Gas lift indicator is entered.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUME - Measurement messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Gas Lift Volume or Rate required when Gas lift indicator is entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUME055 - Gas Lift Volume or Rate required when Gas lift indicator is entered. ?

  The SAP error message OIUME055, which states "Gas Lift Volume or Rate required when Gas lift indicator is entered," typically occurs in the context of oil and gas production management within SAP's Integrated Oil and Gas (OIL) module. This error indicates that when a gas lift indicator is set, the system expects either a gas lift volume or a gas lift rate to be specified. 
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The gas lift volume or rate has not been entered in the relevant fields when the gas lift indicator is activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system settings that does not allow the gas lift parameters to be properly recognized or processed.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Data: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the gas lift indicator is set.
  Ensure that either the gas lift volume or gas lift rate is entered in the appropriate fields.
  Save the changes and try to process the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings for gas lift parameters in the SAP system. Ensure that the fields for gas lift volume and rate are correctly set up to accept input.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if you suspect there is a configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or user manuals related to the OIL module for specific guidelines on entering gas lift data.
  Ensure that you are following the correct procedures for entering gas lift information.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing additional training for users on how to properly enter gas lift data in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing gas lift data, such as OIU1 (Create Oil Well) or OIU2 (Change Oil Well).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the required gas lift volume or rate is entered when the gas lift indicator is activated, you should be able to resolve the OIUME055 error message.