How To Fix EL342 - Device &1, register &2, MR date &4: MR date is after scheduled MR date

EL342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Device &1, register &2, MR date &4: MR date is after scheduled MR date

What causes this issue?

Field <DS:DE.E_ZUKERF>MRD limitation</> in table TE410 controls whether
a meter reading result may be entered for the future. This field is set
to value &v3&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

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 EL342 - Device &1, register &2, MR date &4: MR date is after scheduled MR date ?

  The SAP error message EL342 indicates that there is a mismatch between the Material Receipt (MR) date and the scheduled MR date for a specific device and register. This error typically arises in the context of logistics or inventory management, particularly when dealing with materials or equipment that have specific scheduling requirements.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The Material Receipt date (MR date) you are trying to enter is later than the scheduled MR date for the device and register specified.
  This can happen due to incorrect data entry, changes in scheduling, or delays in the receipt of materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL342 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Scheduled MR Date: Verify the scheduled MR date for the device and register in question. This can usually be found in the relevant transaction or report in SAP.
  
  
  Adjust MR Date: If the MR date you are trying to enter is indeed later than the scheduled