How To Fix PHIN132 - Measuring point in template ignored; characteristic &1 already used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Measuring point in template ignored; characteristic &1 already used

What causes this issue?

A measuring point with characteristic &V1& already exists for functional
location/equipment &V2&. You are trying to create a measuring point with
the same characteristic &V1& for the second time. A characteristic can
only be assigned once, otherwise it is not possible to assign a counter
reading unambiguously to the right counter.

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?

If you want to assign an additional measuring point with the same
characteristic anyway, you must create it manually, for example, using
transaction <LB>IK01</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN132 - Measuring point in template ignored; characteristic &1 already used ?

  The SAP error message PHIN132 indicates that there is an issue with a measuring point in a template where a characteristic is already being used. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Controlling (CO) when working with measuring points and characteristics in the context of performance measurement or data collection.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to assign a characteristic to a measuring point in a template, but that characteristic is already assigned to another measuring point or characteristic in the same template.
  There is a conflict in the configuration where the same characteristic cannot be used multiple times within the same context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PHIN132 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the measuring point template and review the characteristics assigned to it.
  Identify if the characteristic mentioned in the error message is indeed assigned to another measuring point within the same template.
  
  
  
  Modify the Template:
  
  If the characteristic is already in use, you may need to either:
  
  Remove it from the measuring point where it is not needed.
  Use a different characteristic for the measuring point that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Usage:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics you are trying to use are not restricted by any business rules or configurations that prevent them from being reused.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to measuring points and characteristics to understand any limitations or rules that apply.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the template to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the measuring points function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to measuring points and characteristics, such as:
  
  IK01 (Create Measuring Point)
  IK02 (Change Measuring Point)
  IK03 (Display Measuring Point)
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.