Measuring point an reverse counter process in SAP PM

[former_member292201]

Dear All,

I am NEW in SAP PM module and facing some issues while implementing measuring point of equipment with reverse counter.

1) Maximum limit of Measuring point is 18.5 mm

2) Minimum limit of Measuring point is 5.5 mm.

3) Set counter over reading is 18.5 mm.

Now while doing the measurement document facing some error.

System is not allowing to maintain the counter reading 15.5 mm. Document is attached for ready reference.

Unable to understand the system behavior.

Request you kindly share any idea so that I can overcome this problem.

Thanks in advance.

Best Reagrds,

Koushik

[peter_atkin · Accepted solution]

Koushik,

If the standard functionality doesn't work for you, then you will need to develop a solution.

Have a look at user-exit IMRC0001 via transaction SMOD.

PeteA

[former_member292201 · Accepted solution]

Thanks Peter. I am already working on it for custom development.

Once it is completed, I shall let you the details.

Regards,

Koushik

[former_member292201]

Thanks to all of you. I have developed a custom solution which is satisfying our client's requirement.

Thanks & regards.

Koushik Goswamy

[paul_meehan]

Hi,

It appears (when counting backwards) the TotalCounterReading will always be a negative value. So if you start at 18 and then enter a reading of 12 that gives -6. As the range limits must be positive values the negative total counter reading will always trigger the warning 'counter reading falls below minimum total counter reading'.

If you do not want to get the warning every time a reading is entered - The only way I see to avoid this would be to NOT set any limits for reverse counters. Do not set zero, leave these limits blank.

-Paul

[former_member292201]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your help, but my requirement is, if the counter reading falls below the lower limit, system will not allow to enter the measuring document. That's why the lower limit is mandatory for our system. Is there any other alternatives?

Thanks & regards,

Koushik

[peter_atkin]

Koushik,

Check if this OSS Note applies to your system: https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2687154

PeteA

[former_member292201]

Hi Peter,

Thanks a lot, I shall implement this note to our sandbox and get back to you.

Regards,

Koushik

[former_member292201]

Hi Peter,

Problem remains. Still the error is persist.

Regards,

Koushik

[peter_atkin]

Koushik

Are there any existing measurement documents for this measurement point?

PeteA

[former_member292201]

Hi Peter,

Good Morning.
There is no measuring document exist. This is one will be the first measuring document.

Thanks & regards,

Koushik

[former_member292201]

Hi,

Here is message details.

[paul_meehan]

Hi,

If you are counting backwards (reverse) the first reading will calculate a difference from the overflow. In this case giving a reading of -3.

It is not clear but possibly you do not need a 'counter', just create a measuring point without the 'counter' flag.

-Paul

[former_member292201]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your kind help. But if I don't maintain the counter, can I able to see the Counter Reading difference in T-Code: IK17?

Regards,

Koushik

[peter_atkin]

Hi Koushik,

Can you please double-click on the error message at the bottom of the screen and send us a screen-shot of the full error message text including message number.

PeteA

[former_member292201]

Hi Peter,

I have add the error details in answer portion.

Thanks & regards,

Koushik