How To Fix EL206 - Device &1, reg. &2, date &3: reading cannot be determined automatically

EL206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Device &1, reg. &2, date &3: reading cannot be determined automatically

What causes this issue?

This is caused by one of the following:
The register has no rate category
Therefore no rate and no weighting key could be determined for the
extrapolation.
The register has no rate type
Therefore no rate and no weighting key could be determined for the
extrapolation.
There are insufficient meter reading results for the device for the
extrapolation to be representative.
In this case, the system required a period consumption. However no
period consumption was entered when the device was installed.

System Response

Extrapolation is terminated

How to fix this error?

If the register does not have a rate category or an installation
structure enter them in the contract or in the installation structure
to which the register belongs.
If there are insufficient meter reading results for extrapolation to be
representative, create a <DS:TRAN.EL56>period consumption</> for the
appropriate register.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL206 - Device &1, reg. &2, date &3: reading cannot be determined automatically ?

  The SAP error message EL206 typically indicates an issue with the reading of a device, such as a meter or sensor, in the context of utilities management (like electricity, water, or gas). The message suggests that the system is unable to automatically determine the reading for a specified device, registration, and date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The reading data for the specified device and date may not be available in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the device or the registration that prevent the system from retrieving the reading.
  Data Transfer Problems: If the readings are supposed to be imported from an external system, there may be issues with the data transfer.
  Incorrect Device Status: The device may be in a status that does not allow for readings to be taken (e.g., inactive or not properly set up).
  Time Frame Issues: The date specified may be outside the range of available readings or