How To Fix EL234 - Dev. &1, MR date &2: Enter all devs of an installation for same MR date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Dev. &1, MR date &2: Enter all devs of an installation for same MR date

What causes this issue?

The error was occurred for one of the following reasons:
The device has several registers that have to be read on the same date.
Installation &v3& contains further devices entered for another date.

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?

Change the meter reading date to &v4&.
Change the meter reading date of registers that have already been
entered and that belong to same installation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL234 - Dev. &1, MR date &2: Enter all devs of an installation for same MR date ?

  The SAP error message EL234 typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and execution, particularly when dealing with maintenance orders or notifications. The message indicates that there is an inconsistency in the maintenance data related to the maintenance request (MR) date and the associated devices (devs) of an installation.
  Cause:
  The error message EL234 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to enter or process multiple devices (devs) for a maintenance request (MR) that have different MR dates.
  The system requires that all devices associated with a particular installation must have the same MR date for processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MR Dates: Review the MR dates for all devices associated with the installation. Ensure that they are all the same. If they are not, you will need to adjust them to match.
  
  
  Update MR Dates: If you find discrepancies, update the MR dates for the devices so that they align with the MR date you are trying to use.
  
  
  Single Device Entry: If you are unable to align the MR dates for all devices, consider processing the devices one at a time instead of in bulk.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for handling maintenance requests and devices, as there may be specific procedures in place.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Maintenance Order), IW32 (Change Maintenance Order), and IW33 (Display Maintenance Order) to manage maintenance orders effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to maintenance requests and device data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EL234 error and proceed with your maintenance activities in SAP.