How To Fix PHIN128 - Measuring point in 'Transfer of' field cannot be determined automatically

PHIN128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Measuring point in 'Transfer of' field cannot be determined automatically

What causes this issue?

In the template, the measuring point &V1& is assigned to the functional
location/equipment &V2&. A transfer relationship is defined for
measuring point &V1&.
For the measuring point to be created, the transfer relationship cannot
be automatically determined by the system. The system only searches
upwards through the hierarchy of the branch in which the measuring point
to be created is located.

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?

You must manually create a transfer relationship for the measuring point
to be created.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN128 - Measuring point in 'Transfer of' field cannot be determined automatically ?

  The SAP error message PHIN128, which states "Measuring point in 'Transfer of' field cannot be determined automatically," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Controlling (CO) modules when dealing with measuring points and their readings.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration set up for the measuring points. This includes missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables related to measuring points.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the measuring point or the equipment may not be correctly maintained. This could include missing or incorrect assignments of measuring points to equipment or functional locations.
  
  
  Transfer of Field: The system is unable to determine the appropriate measuring point for the 'Transfer of' field due to a lack of data or incorrect data in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have