How To Fix EL286 - Dev. &1, reg. &2, MR date &3: Only enter estimation reason f. estimations

EL286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Dev. &1, reg. &2, MR date &3: Only enter estimation reason f. estimations

What causes this issue?

You have specified an estimation reason although the meter reading type
is <LS>Meter reading by the customer</> or <LS>Meter reading by the
utility</>.

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?

Either delete the meter reading reason or change the meter reading type
to <LS>Estimation</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL286 - Dev. &1, reg. &2, MR date &3: Only enter estimation reason f. estimations ?

  The SAP error message EL286 typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when dealing with estimations in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data entry related to the estimation reason for a specific development (Dev.) and region (reg.) on a particular material (MR) date.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EL286 is triggered when:
  
  An estimation reason is not entered or is incorrectly entered for a material that requires an estimation.
  The system expects a specific reason for the estimation, but it is either missing or not valid for the context of the transaction.
  The configuration settings in the system may not allow for the entry of certain types of estimations without a valid reason.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL286 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Estimation Reason: Ensure that you have entered a valid estimation reason for the material in question. This can usually be done