How To Fix AH197 - Table &3 for meter reading document number &2 inconsistent

AH197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Table &3 for meter reading document number &2 inconsistent

What causes this issue?

Inconsistency

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH197 - Table &3 for meter reading document number &2 inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message AH197 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the meter reading document associated with a specific table. This error typically arises in the context of utilities management, particularly when dealing with meter readings and billing processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AH197 "Table &3 for meter reading document number &2 inconsistent" usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the database tables related to meter readings. This can happen due to incomplete updates, failed transactions, or manual data manipulation.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Entries: The meter reading document may reference entries in a related table that do not exist or are incorrect. This can happen if the meter reading was not properly recorded or if there were issues during the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the SAP system that lead to inconsistencies