How To Fix EL316 - No card for meter reading by customer stored for device &1, register &2

EL316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 316

• Message text: No card for meter reading by customer stored for device &1, register &2

What causes this issue?

You entered the customer self-reading card as a note from the meter
reader. As a result, you cannot enter a meter reading.

System Response

The system deletes the entered register reading as a result of the
note.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to enter a meter reading result, e.g. because you
entered the note by mistake, simply delete the note.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL316 - No card for meter reading by customer stored for device &1, register &2 ?

  The SAP error message EL316 indicates that there is no card for meter reading stored for a specific device and register. This typically occurs in the context of utility billing and meter reading processes within SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Meter Reading Card: The meter reading card for the specified device and register has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the meter reading process may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the required data.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the device or register, causing the system to be unable to locate the corresponding meter reading card.
  Inactive or Deleted Meter Reading Card: The meter reading card may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL316 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Meter