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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 authorization restrictions preventing the creation of meter reading orders for the specified reason.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Meter Reading Reason Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for meter reading reasons in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: SAP Customizing Implementation Guide > Industry Solutions > Utilities > Meter Reading > Define Meter Reading Reasons.
  Verify the settings for the meter reading reason in question. Ensure that it is configured to allow internal meter reading orders.
  
  
  
  Change the Meter Reading Reason:
  
  If the current meter reading reason does not allow internal orders, consider using a different reason that is configured for internal processing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create meter reading orders. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of meter reading reasons and the creation of meter reading orders.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EL31 (for creating meter reading orders) and EL30 (for displaying meter reading orders).
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the creation of meter reading orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on meter reading processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.