How To Fix EL073 - &1: Device &2, MR date &3: Measured consumption is zero

EL073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: &1: Device &2, MR date &3: Measured consumption is zero

What causes this issue?

Validation recognized that no consumption was measured for the device.

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?

The meter reading result can be released or reset for later processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL073 - &1: Device &2, MR date &3: Measured consumption is zero ?

  The SAP error message EL073 indicates that there is an issue with the measured consumption for a specific device in the context of a measurement reading. The message typically states: "Device &2, MR date &3: Measured consumption is zero," where &1, &2, and &3 are placeholders for specific values related to the error.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  No Measurement Reading: The most common cause of this error is that there are no measurement readings recorded for the specified device on the given date. This could happen if the measurement was not taken or recorded properly.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The device may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to issues in capturing or calculating the consumption.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry, such as entering a zero value for consumption when it should have been a different value.
  
  
  Timing Issues: The measurement date may not align with the billing period or the expected measurement