How To Fix EL376 - Billing order from &2 already exists for installation &1


EL376 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 376

  • Message text: Billing order from &2 already exists for installation &1

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  • What causes this issue?

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

    System Response

    The billing order for &V2& already covers the specified billing period
    from the start of the billing period to the planned meter reading date.
    You cannot create a new order for a different planned billing date.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the planned billing date.
    Correct your entries.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


EL376 - Details

  • The SAP error message EL376 indicates that there is an attempt to create a billing order for an installation that already has an existing billing order. This typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when dealing with billing processes.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered when: A billing order is being created for an installation (e.g., a utility service point) that already has an active billing order. There may be a duplicate attempt to create a billing order due to a system error, user error, or a misunderstanding of the billing process.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Billing Orders: Use transaction codes like EA00 (for billing orders) or EABO (for billing order overview) to check if there is already a billing order for the specified installation. Review the details of the existing billing order to understand its status and whether it can be processed or needs to

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