How To Fix E9167 - You cannot create meter reading orders internally for MR reason &1

E9167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 167

• Message text: You cannot create meter reading orders internally for MR reason &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9167 - You cannot create meter reading orders internally for MR reason &1 ?

  The SAP error message E9167, which states "You cannot create meter reading orders internally for MR reason &1," typically occurs in the context of the Meter Reading (MR) process in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that there is a restriction on creating meter reading orders based on the specified meter reading reason.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Meter Reading Reason: The meter reading reason specified (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not configured to allow internal creation of meter reading orders. Each meter reading reason can have specific settings that determine whether it can be used for internal or external meter reading.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow internal meter reading orders for the specified reason. This could be due to business rules or operational procedures defined in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be