How To Fix AJ104 - Meter reading unit has been changed within the backbilling period


AJ104 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AJ - Billing program

  • Message number: 104

  • Message text: Meter reading unit has been changed within the backbilling period

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  • What causes this issue?

    You changed the meter reading unit from &v1& to &v2& for the contract.
    You made this change within a backbilling period. However, you are not
    permitted to change the meter reading unit within a backbilling period.

    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?

    Ensure that the meter reading unit does not change within the
    backbilling period. The current backbilling period started on &v3&. If
    you wish to allocate the contract to a different meter reading unit, y
    ou can do this after the end of the backbilling period.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ104 - Meter reading unit has been changed within the backbilling period ?
    The SAP error message AJ104, which states "Meter reading unit has been changed within the backbilling period," typically occurs in the context of billing and meter reading processes in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that there has been a change in the meter reading unit (e.g., from kilowatt-hours to megawatt-hours) during a period where backbilling is applicable, which can lead to inconsistencies in billing calculations.
    
    Cause: Change in Meter Reading Unit: The primary cause of this error is that the meter reading unit has been altered after the initial readings were taken, and this change falls within the backbilling period. Backbilling Period: The backbilling period is the timeframe during which adjustments or corrections to billing can be made. If the meter reading unit is changed during this period, it can create discrepancies in the billing calculations.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that allow for

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