How To Fix EL281 - Dep. val. 03: Secondary meter cons. is greater than prinary meter cons.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Dep. val. 03: Secondary meter cons. is greater than prinary meter cons.

What causes this issue?

During dependent validation 03 (serial switching), the system
determined that the sum of the consumption by the secondary meters
exceeds the consumption by the primary meter.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL281 - Dep. val. 03: Secondary meter cons. is greater than prinary meter cons. ?

  The SAP error message EL281, which states "Dep. val. 03: Secondary meter cons. is greater than primary meter cons," typically occurs in the context of energy management or utility billing within SAP. This error indicates that the consumption recorded by a secondary meter exceeds that of the primary meter, which is not logically consistent in the context of energy consumption tracking.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in entering the meter readings for either the primary or secondary meter.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the meters in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how consumption is calculated or reported.
  Timing Issues: If the readings for the primary and secondary meters are taken at different times, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the SAP system that are causing incorrect calculations or comparisons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Meter Readings: Check the recorded meter readings for both the primary and secondary meters. Ensure that the readings are accurate and entered correctly.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for both meters in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that the relationship between the primary and secondary meters is properly defined.
  Adjust Readings: If the secondary meter reading is indeed incorrect, adjust it to reflect the correct consumption value that is less than or equal to the primary meter reading.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after verifying the readings and configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is often encountered in modules related to SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) or SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  Best Practices: Regular audits of meter readings and configurations can help prevent such discrepancies from occurring in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EL281 error and ensure that your meter readings are consistent and accurate.