How To Fix EL236 - Device &1, MR date &2: MR results have already been entered for date &4

EL236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Device &1, MR date &2: MR results have already been entered for date &4

What causes this issue?

All the registers that are billed together must be recorded on the same
date, however, meter reading results from a different date have already
been saved.

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?

You must enter the same date as the entry date for the other registers
in the installation. If you do not want to do this, the only other
option is to change the date of the meter readings that have already
been recorded.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EL236 - Details

• The SAP error message EL236 indicates that there is an issue with the Material Requirements (MR) results for a specific device and date. The message typically means that there are already existing MR results for the specified date, which prevents new entries from being made.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that MR results for the specified device and date have already been recorded in the system.
  Incorrect Date: The date being used for the entry may not be correct, leading to a conflict with existing data.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the entry of MR results for certain dates or devices.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing MR results for the specified device and date. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP that displays MR results.
  Use a Different Date: If the date you are trying