How To Fix 62257 - Start values missing for RU & &, meter &, period &

62257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Start values missing for RU & &, meter &, period &

What causes this issue?

The start value of the meter &V3& for the settlement period &V4& could
not be found to determine consumption.
The settlement is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Please enter the missing meter readings. The initial value of a meter
is determined for the settlement as follows:
The maximum meter reading before the start of the settlement period is
determined. If a meter reading has not been defined before the start of
the settlement period, the minimum meter reading in the period is used.
The reference date of the meter reading is decisive for the settlement
period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62257 - Start values missing for RU & &, meter &, period & ?

  The SAP error message 62257, which states "Start values missing for RU & &, meter &, period &," typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when there are missing start values for a specific meter reading unit (RU) for a given meter and period. This error can arise during processes such as billing, data processing, or meter reading.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Start Values: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find the required start values for the specified meter reading unit, meter, and period. This could be due to:
  
  No meter readings being recorded for the specified period.
  Incorrect configuration or data entry in the meter reading documents.
  The meter may not have been properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the meter readings, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  
  Timing Issues: The error may also