How To Fix EL156 - Error occurred during meter reading check for device &1 register &2

EL156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Error occurred during meter reading check for device &1 register &2

What causes this issue?

The error was determined when calling up function module &3.
The meter reading cannot be released until the error is corrected. The
rest of the registers can be validated on the screen.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL156 - Error occurred during meter reading check for device &1 register &2 ?

  The SAP error message EL156 indicates that there was an issue during the meter reading check 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 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Meter Reading: The meter reading entered may not be valid or may not fall within the expected range.
  Device 
  Configuration Issues: The device or register may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Data: Required data for the device or register may be missing or incomplete.
  Status Issues: The device or register may be in a status that does not allow for meter readings (e.g., inactive or blocked).
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues in the SAP system or database that are causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL156 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Meter Reading Data: