Creating a Counter Directly 
From the point of view of technical data, a counter represents a particular type of measuring point (see also
Counter).
- From the initial R/3 menu, choose Logistics
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Plant maintenance
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Technical objects
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Environment
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Measuring points
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Create.
The initial screen for the direct maintenance of measuring points and counters is displayed.
Specify in the field MeasPointObject, whether the measuring point that you want to create is located at a functional location or at a piece of equipment.
Choose Continue.
Enter the number of the technical object that you want to create the measuring point for, and the required measuring point category.
Select the checkbox MeasPoint is counter. This is of importance when entering further data in the detail screen.
Choose Continue.
The detail screen for maintaining general data for the counter is displayed.
Make any other necessary entries. For more information on this, see the detailed descriptions in the following topics:
Classifying a Measuring Point/Counter
Counter data can be entered in the fields in the lower half of the screen. If the counter is to be used for scheduling maintenance plans, you must make an entry in the field AnnualEstimate.
If you want to enter an initial total counter reading for a counter, to act as the basis for all further readings, proceed as described in
Setting the Total Counter Reading Externally.
- Save the master record of the counter.