How To Fix EL069 - Device &1, register &2: Meter reading type &3 not permitted

EL069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Device &1, register &2: Meter reading type &3 not permitted

What causes this issue?

If you enter a meter reader, the meter reading type must be in the
category <LS>Meter reading by the utility</>. However, meter reading
type &v3& is in the category <LS>Meter reading by the customer</> or
<LS>Estimation</>.

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?

Enter a meter reading type in the category <LS>Meter reading by the
utility</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL069 - Device &1, register &2: Meter reading type &3 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message EL069 indicates that there is an issue with the meter reading type for a specific device and register. This error typically occurs in the context of utilities management, particularly when dealing with meter readings in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
  
  Cause:
  The error message EL069 is triggered when:
  
  The meter reading type specified is not allowed for the given device (e.g., a meter) and register (e.g., a specific measurement point).
  The configuration settings in the system do not permit the use of the specified meter reading type for the device or register in question.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected meter reading types and the ones configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL069 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Meter Reading Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for meter reading types in SAP. Ensure that the meter reading type you are trying to use is allowed for