How To Fix BIL025 - Device &1, register &2 is not a reactive or active meter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Device &1, register &2 is not a reactive or active meter

What causes this issue?

The consumption value for device &v1& and register &v2& is required to
calculate power transformer losses. The <DS:DE.BLIWIRK>reactive/active
characteristic</> is taken into account when doing this. The register
has the reactive/active characteristic &v3& instead of the expected
value &v4&.

System Response

The system cancels billing.

How to fix this error?

Check the schema setup.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL025 - Device &1, register &2 is not a reactive or active meter ?

  The SAP error message BIL025 indicates that the system is unable to process billing for a specific device (meter) because it is not classified as a reactive or active meter. This error typically arises in the context of utilities billing, where meters are used to measure consumption for billing purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Meter Type: The device (meter) in question may not be set up correctly in the system. It might be classified as a non-metering device or an inactive meter.
  Configuration Issues: The meter may not have been configured properly in the SAP system, leading to it not being recognized as a valid meter for billing.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the meter, such as missing or incorrect entries in the device master record.
  Inactive Status: The meter could be marked as inactive or decommissioned in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Meter Configuration: Verify the configuration of the meter in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up as an active or reactive meter.
  
  Go to the device master record and check the meter type.
  Ensure that the meter is assigned to the correct installation and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the device to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect the meter's status.
  
  
  
  Activate the Meter: If the meter is inactive, you may need to activate it in the system.
  
  This can typically be done through the device management transactions in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for managing device master records to ensure compliance with the required setup.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a technical expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  EAM: Enterprise Asset Management for managing devices and meters.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify device master records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BIL025 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.