How To Fix 60716 - Apportionment unit of higher-level meter different from current meter

60716 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Apportionment unit of higher-level meter different from current meter

What causes this issue?

You have entered a meter as higher level whose apportionment unit
does not correspond to that of the current meter.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check which meter is higher level and assign accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60716 - Apportionment unit of higher-level meter different from current meter ?

  The SAP error message 60716, "Apportionment unit of higher-level meter different from current meter," typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when dealing with meter readings and apportionment units. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the apportionment unit of a higher-level meter and the current meter being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Meter Configuration: The higher-level meter (often a parent meter) and the current meter (child meter) are configured with different apportionment units. This can happen if the meters are set up to measure different types of consumption or if they are not properly linked in the system.
  Incorrect Meter Hierarchy: The hierarchy of meters may not be correctly defined, leading to inconsistencies in how the meters are related to each other.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the setup of meters or during the input of meter readings can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Meter Configuration: