How To Fix EL359 - Device &1, register &2: Meter reading type &3 does not exist

EL359 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Device &1, register &2: Meter reading type &3 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.ABLESART>Meter reading type</> was not found in table TE436
(user-defined meter reading type for entry) during import of meter
readings in the background (during upload via IDoc, for example).
No reading was entered for meter reading document number &v4&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL359 - Device &1, register &2: Meter reading type &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EL359 indicates that there is an issue with a meter reading type in the context of device management, specifically for a device and register combination. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Meter Reading Type: The error occurs when the system is trying to process a meter reading for a device and register, but the specified meter reading type does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The meter reading type may not have been configured correctly in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the meter reading type field when entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Meter Reading Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for meter reading types (transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for meter reading types and ensure that the meter reading type specified