How To Fix AJ788 - Inconsistent gas date for meter reading &1, device &2, register &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Inconsistent gas date for meter reading &1, device &2, register &3

What causes this issue?

Gas date &v4& is later than the meter reading date &v1& from device &v2&
, register &v3&. This can happen if a default value 0 is entered for the
<zK><LS>Gas Date Control in Months</></> in the <ZK><LS>Define
Allocation Dates for Gas</></> and the scheduled and actual meter
reading dates are in different months. Processing is cancelled.

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

IF&[SWITCH]ISU_QD_EHP6&='X'
One possible cause of the error is that enhancements were not
implemented correctly when the gas date was changed during meter reading
data processing. The enhancements affected by this are:
User exit EDMMR002
BAdI ISU_QD_GAS_DATE_CHANGE for enhancement spot ISU_QD_MR
ENDIF

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Select a default higher than 0 in the <LS>Define Allocation Dates for
Gas</> table
Check and use the enhancement <ZK><LS>Change Gas Date in Meter Reading
Data Processing</></> (EDMMR002) to change the gas date to the meter
reading date when a meter reading result is entered.

This only applies however if quantity determination procedure 02 - <ZK>
<LS>Quantity Determination During Billing</></> is used.
To change the gas date to the meter reading date during entry of the
meter reading results, check and use the implementation of the BAdI
ISU_QD_GAS_DATE_CHANGE in the enhancement spot ISU_QD_MR <ZK><LS>Change
Gas Date in Meter Reading Data Processing</></>
This only applies if quantity determination procedure 03 - <ZK><LS>
Quantity Determination During Meter Reading</></> has been defined.
ENDIF

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ788 - Inconsistent gas date for meter reading &1, device &2, register &3 ?

  The SAP error message AJ788 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the gas date for a specific meter reading, device, and register. This error typically arises in the context of utilities management, particularly in the gas industry, where accurate meter readings are crucial for billing and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Meter Reading Dates: The date of the meter reading may not align with the expected date range for the device or register.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the input of meter readings can lead to discrepancies.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to meter reading or device management.
  Historical Data Issues: If historical data has been altered or deleted, it may lead to inconsistencies in the current readings.
  Multiple Readings: If multiple readings are entered for the same period, it can create conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AJ788 error, you can follow these