How To Fix AH685 - Dev. &1 reg. &2 per. &3-&4: No MR result marking end of billing period

AH685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Dev. &1 reg. &2 per. &3-&4: No MR result marking end of billing period

What causes this issue?

Billing or simulation cannot be processed because there are not enough
meter reading results. In this case, a meter reading result is missing
that marks the end of the period to be billed or simulated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure the following criteria are met:
There must be at least one meter reading result for each register to be
billed that marks the end of the period to be billed or the end of the
allocation to the installation.
Usually this is the current periodic result or a move-out result.
Enter the missing meter reading results.
Repeat the transaction that was cancelled because of the missing meter
reading result.
Note that a meter reading result is only valid for billing if the
status is <LS>billable</> or <LS>released by agent</>.
You can use the following <LS>analysis utilities</>:
RESET N1
You can gain an overview of meter readings already performed using the
<DS:TRAN.EALZ>billing view of the installation</>.
Enter the above device number as the serial number and register number
in the selection and start the report.
You can determine which meter readings are missing by comparing the
meter reading dates with the required meter reading dates in the
billing view of the installation.
INCLUDE ISU_WEITEREINFOS OBJECT DOKU ID TX
<DS:TX.ISU_BI_MR_AND_BILLINGPERIODS>billing periods and meter reading
results</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AH685 - Details

• The SAP error message AH685 indicates that there is an issue with the marking of the Material Requirements (MR) results at the end of a billing period. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AH685 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the relevant master data or transaction data that prevents the system from marking the MR results correctly.
  
  
  Billing Period Issues: The billing period may not be properly defined or closed, leading to discrepancies in the expected results.
  
  
  Incomplete Processes: Related processes, such as settlement or allocation, may not have been completed, which can affect the marking of MR results.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or related settings that prevent the system from processing the MR results