How To Fix EL141 - In FM &1, from-consumption must be less than or equal to to-consumption

EL141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 141

• Message text: In FM &1, from-consumption must be less than or equal to to-consumption

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL141 - In FM &1, from-consumption must be less than or equal to to-consumption ?

  The SAP error message EL141 indicates that there is an issue with the consumption values in a function module (FM) related to the handling of consumption data. Specifically, the error states that the "from-consumption" must be less than or equal to the "to-consumption." This typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, production planning, or similar modules where consumption values are being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the starting consumption value (from-consumption) is greater than the ending consumption value (to-consumption). This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect values entered by users during transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system that define how consumption values should be handled.
  Logical Errors in Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling the consumption values correctly.
  Inconsistent Data: Data inconsistencies in the database that lead to invalid consumption ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL141 error, you can take the