How To Fix EL197 - Inst. &1, device &2, register &3: Meter reading status &4 is invalid

EL197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Inst. &1, device &2, register &3: Meter reading status &4 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The meter reading status for the installation could not be determined
because the meter reading status for the register is not valid.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

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 EL197 - Inst. &1, device &2, register &3: Meter reading status &4 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message EL197 typically relates to issues with meter readings in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that there is an invalid status associated with a meter reading for a specific installation, device, and register.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EL197 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Invalid Meter Reading Status: The status of the meter reading may not be valid for the operation being performed. This could happen if the meter reading has been marked as "not usable" or if it is in a status that does not allow further processing.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the meter reading, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for meter reading statuses may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid statuses being assigned.
  
  
  User Error: The user may be attempting to enter a meter reading that