How To Fix AH697 - Gas proc. &1 vol. corr. factor proc. &2: altitude correct. press. is zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Gas proc. &1 vol. corr. factor proc. &2: altitude correct. press. is zero

What causes this issue?

You have selected the specified <DS:DE.E_ZUZVER>volume correction
factor procedure</> as the <DS:DE.THGVER>gas procedure</>. According to
this procedure, an <DS:DE.HOEKORR>altitude correction pressure</> is to
be added to or subtracted from the air pressure as required. However,
the specified altitude correction pressure is zero.

System Response

Error warning is issued.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry for the altitude correction pressure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH697 - Gas proc. &1 vol. corr. factor proc. &2: altitude correct. press. is zero ?

  The SAP error message AH697 typically relates to issues in the gas processing module, specifically concerning the volume correction factor and the altitude correction pressure. This error indicates that the altitude correction pressure is zero, which can lead to incorrect calculations for gas volume and other related metrics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The altitude correction pressure may not have been entered or may be missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for gas processing may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to calculate the altitude correction pressure.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the gas measurement parameters, leading to a zero value for the altitude correction pressure.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, software bugs or issues in the SAP system can lead to unexpected behavior, including this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Verify that all necessary data related to gas processing, including altitude correction pressure, is correctly entered in the system.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for gas processing in SAP to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Update Missing Values: If the altitude correction pressure is indeed missing, update it with the correct value based on the operational parameters.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the gas processing module and how to resolve this error.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  User Forums: Look for discussions in SAP user forums or communities where similar issues may have been addressed.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry and configuration are adequately trained on the gas processing module to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.