How To Fix EL147 - Installation & is inactive

EL147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Installation & is inactive

What causes this issue?

If registers are installed at the time of meter reading order creation,
only meter reading orders are generated.

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 EL147 - Installation & is inactive ?

  The SAP error message EL147 indicates that a particular installation (or equipment) is inactive. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, particularly in the Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Status: The installation or equipment has been set to an inactive status, which means it cannot be used for transactions or reporting.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the installation being marked as inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the installation.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts the use of certain installations based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Installation:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., IE02 for changing equipment or IL02 for changing installations).
  Check the status of the installation and change it to