How To Fix EL401 - MR &3 of &4 is lower than the entered MR for device &1 register &2

EL401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: MR &3 of &4 is lower than the entered MR for device &1 register &2

What causes this issue?

A meter reading was entered on &v3&, which is lower than the meter
reading you have just entered. Because this meter reading is after the
meter reading you have just entered, there must be an actual overflow.
Example
Date,,Meter reading
1.7.,,1000
1.3.,,1500
1500 = meter reading just entered

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?

Check why the meter reading you have just entered is higher than the
later meter reading.
Correct the meter reading. Choose one of the following options:
<DS:TRAN.EL29>Correct plausible meter reading results</>
<DS:TRAN.EL27>Correct implausible meter reading results</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL401 - MR &3 of &4 is lower than the entered MR for device &1 register &2 ?

  The SAP error message EL401 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the measured reading (MR) entered for a specific device and register and the previously recorded measured reading. Specifically, the error states that the new measured reading is lower than the previously recorded one, which is not allowed in the context of meter readings.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A new measured reading (MR) is entered that is lower than the last recorded reading for the same device and register.
  This situation can arise due to data entry errors, such as mistakenly entering a lower value, or due to issues with the meter itself (e.g., malfunctioning or incorrect readings).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL401 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Reading: Check the current reading on the physical meter to ensure that the value entered in the system is correct. If the reading is indeed higher than the previous one, re-enter the correct