How To Fix AJ461 - Joule-Thomson effect is only possible with thermal gas billing 00

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Joule-Thomson effect is only possible with thermal gas billing 00

What causes this issue?

Direct correction of the temperature for the Joule-Thomson effect only
makes sense if the device does not take the temperature into account
(that is, when field <LSTherm. gas bill. is set to 00).

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ461 - Joule-Thomson effect is only possible with thermal gas billing 00 ?

  The SAP error message AJ461, which states "Joule-Thomson effect is only possible with thermal gas billing 00," typically occurs in the context of gas billing and measurement in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that the system is trying to apply the Joule-Thomson effect, which is a thermodynamic process that describes the temperature change of a real gas when it is allowed to expand freely, but it is not configured correctly for the billing type being used.
  Cause:
  
  Billing Type Configuration: The error usually arises when the billing type is not set to "thermal gas billing" (00). The Joule-Thomson effect is relevant only for thermal gas billing scenarios, where the temperature and pressure of the gas are taken into account for accurate billing.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the gas measurement point or contract may not be set up correctly to support thermal gas billing.
  Measurement Type: The measurement type being used may not be compatible with the Joule-Thomson effect calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Type: Ensure that the billing type for the gas billing document is set to "00" (thermal gas billing). You can do this by reviewing the billing document or the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Review Master Data: Verify the master data for the relevant gas measurement points and contracts. Ensure that they are configured to support thermal gas billing and that all necessary parameters (like temperature and pressure) are correctly entered.
  Adjust Measurement Type: If the measurement type is incorrect, you may need to change it to one that supports the Joule-Thomson effect.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration steps related to thermal gas billing and the Joule-Thomson effect.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Joule-Thomson Effect: This effect is significant in the context of gas billing as it affects the volume and energy content of the gas being measured. Understanding this effect is crucial for accurate billing in gas utilities.
  SAP IS-U Configuration: Familiarity with the configuration settings in SAP IS-U for gas billing, including billing types, measurement points, and contract management, is essential for troubleshooting this error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring thermal gas billing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AJ461 error and ensure that the Joule-Thomson effect is applied correctly in your gas billing processes.