How To Fix EL041 - Device & is not valid on the date specified


EL041 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

  • Message number: 041

  • Message text: Device & is not valid on the date specified

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  • What causes this issue?

    The device has either not yet been delivered or has been deleted from
    the warehouse.

    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?


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL041 - Device & is not valid on the date specified ?
    The SAP error message EL041, which states "Device & is not valid on the date specified," typically occurs in the context of device management or when dealing with equipment and maintenance planning in SAP. This error indicates that the device (or equipment) you are trying to use is not valid for the date you have specified in your transaction or operation.
    Causes:
    
    Device Status: The device may be in a status that does not allow it to be used on the specified date (e.g., it could be decommissioned, under maintenance, or inactive).
    Date Range: The validity period of the device may not cover the date you are trying to use it. For example, if the device was only valid from January 1 to December 31 of a given year, and you are trying to use it on January 1 of the following year, you will encounter this error.
    
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration

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