How To Fix EL174 - No meter reading for device &1 register &2 due to meter reading interval

EL174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 174

• Message text: No meter reading for device &1 register &2 due to meter reading interval

What causes this issue?

A &v3& has already been carried out for this device within the interval
specified for the meter reading unit. The current order creation has a
lower priority that the existing &v4& and is therefore suppressed with
regard to meter reading and 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EL174 - Details

• The SAP error message EL174 indicates that there is no meter reading available for a specific device and register due to the meter reading interval settings. This error typically arises in the context of utilities management, particularly in the handling of meter readings for electricity, gas, or water.
  
  Cause:
  
  Meter Reading Interval: The error usually occurs when the meter reading interval defined in the system does not align with the expected reading schedule. For example, if the system is set to read the meter monthly, but the last reading was taken outside of this interval, the system will not find a valid reading.
  Missing Readings: There may be no recorded meter readings for the specified device and register within the defined interval.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the meter reading process or intervals in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors in entering meter readings or device information can