How To Fix EL412 - Device &1 is allocated to at least two meter reading units

EL412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Device &1 is allocated to at least two meter reading units

What causes this issue?

Device &v1& belongs to the meter reading sequence for meter reading
unit &v2&. As a result of this you cannot maintain the meter reading
sequence of other meter reading units allocated to the device.

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?

Make sure that the device either belongs only to one meter reading unit
or does not belong to a meter reading sequence.
One exception is serial switching. In this case the primary
installation of the installation is not taken into account. Only the
secondary installations of a meter must be allocated to a meter reading
unit.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL412 - Device &1 is allocated to at least two meter reading units ?

  The SAP error message EL412 indicates that a specific device (in this case, a meter) is allocated to more than one meter reading unit. This situation can arise in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when managing meter readings and their associated devices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Allocation: The device (meter) has been assigned to multiple meter reading units, which is not allowed. Each device should be uniquely assigned to a single meter reading unit to avoid conflicts in data collection and reporting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the meter reading units or the devices, leading to incorrect assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during data entry or migration processes can lead to a device being incorrectly assigned to multiple units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Review the assignments of the device in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes in SAP (e.g., EL31 for meter reading