How To Fix EL060 - A meter reading result already exists for entry number &1

EL060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 060

• Message text: A meter reading result already exists for entry number &1

What causes this issue?

The meter reading document allocated to this entry number is already
entered.

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?

To check the meter reading result, choose <LS>Device management</> ->
<LS>Meter reading</> -> <LS>Monitoring</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL060 - A meter reading result already exists for entry number &1 ?

  The SAP error message EL060 indicates that there is an attempt to enter a meter reading for a specific entry number, but a meter reading result already exists for that entry. This typically occurs in the context of utilities management within SAP, where meter readings are recorded for billing and consumption tracking.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a meter reading has already been recorded for the specified entry number. This could happen if:
  
  The user mistakenly tries to enter a reading that has already been submitted.
  There is a system error or glitch that causes the same reading to be processed multiple times.
  The reading was entered by another user or through an automated process.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Entry Number: The entry number specified may not correspond to the expected meter reading entry, leading to confusion in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Meter Readings: 
  
  Verify if a meter reading already exists for the