How To Fix EL173 - Meter reading reason '&1' not permissible

EL173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Meter reading reason '&1' not permissible

What causes this issue?

You can only specify meter reading reasons used for installed registers
and for which it makes sense to check whether a register may be
supressed. Other possibilities include the meter reading reasons that
trigger billing.

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 following meter reading reasons are permitted in Tabelle V_TE611:
01 - Periodic meter reading
02 - Interim meter reading with billing
03 - Final meter reading: move-in/out
05 - Service territory transfer meter reading
06 - Move-in meter reading
07 - Service territory transfer without billing
09 - Interim meter reading
10 - Control meter reading
13 - Meter reading at installation disconnection
18 - Meter reading at reconnection
22 - Meter reading at billing disconnection
24 - Replacement installation
25 - Replacement removal
26 - Change of contract

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL173 - Meter reading reason '&1' not permissible ?

  The SAP error message EL173, which states "Meter reading reason '&1' not permissible," typically occurs in the context of utility billing and meter reading processes. This error indicates that the specified meter reading reason (represented by '&1') is not valid or allowed in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Meter Reading Reason: The meter reading reason provided does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The meter reading reason may not be assigned to the relevant meter reading type or may not be allowed for the specific meter.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or restrictions may prevent the use of specific meter reading reasons for certain types of meters or readings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the meter reading reason entered by the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for meter reading reasons.
  Ensure that the