How To Fix EL077 - Entry &1 &2 &3 &4: valid to consumption <> 99.999.999.999.999.999

EL077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Entry &1 &2 &3 &4: valid to consumption <> 99.999.999.999.999.999

What causes this issue?

The valid-to consumption of the last entry of a consumption interval
must be 99.999.999.999.999.999.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL077 - Entry &1 &2 &3 &4: valid to consumption <> 99.999.999.999.999.999 ?

  The SAP error message EL077 indicates an issue related to the validity of a consumption entry in the system. Specifically, the message states that the "valid to consumption" date is set to an invalid value, which is 99.999.999.999.999.999. This value is often used as a placeholder for "infinity" or "no end date," but it is not a valid date format in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may have been configured incorrectly, leading to the assignment of an invalid date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have included invalid date formats.
  User Input Error: Manual entry of data may have resulted in an incorrect date being set.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL077 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the consumption entries in the relevant module (e.g., Material Management, Production Planning).
  Ensure that the "valid to