How To Fix EL258 - Error during determination of weighting of base period

EL258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Error during determination of weighting of base period

What causes this issue?

In extrapolation the system attempted to determine the weighting of the
base period for register &V1& of device &V2& in installation &V3&,
meter reading unit &V4&. The result of the calculation was 0. This is
not permissible.

System Response

Extrapolation was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the schedule records of the meter reading unit and, if necessary,
the weighting tables of the weighting procedure corresponding to the
register.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EL258 - Details

• The SAP error message EL258, which states "Error during determination of weighting of base period," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's handling of pricing, especially in the area of condition records or pricing procedures. This error can arise during the execution of pricing calculations, particularly when the system is trying to determine the weighting for a base period in a pricing condition.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error may occur if the configuration for the pricing procedure is incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing condition types or incorrect settings in the pricing procedure.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the master data (e.g., material master, customer master) or transaction data (e.g., sales order, purchase order) that is required for the pricing calculation.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that modify the standard pricing logic, they may introduce errors that lead to this message.
  Versioning Issues: