How To Fix EL416 - Device &1 and register &2: Negative MR results not permitted

EL416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Device &1 and register &2: Negative MR results not permitted

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EL416 - Details

• The SAP error message EL416 "Device &1 and register &2: Negative MR results not permitted" typically occurs in the context of energy management or meter reading processes within SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that a negative meter reading (MR) result is not allowed for the specified device and register.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Meter Reading: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected a negative value for a meter reading, which is not permitted for certain types of registers (e.g., consumption registers).
  
  Configuration Issues: The device or register may be configured in a way that does not allow negative readings. This could be due to settings in the device master data or register configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry, where a negative value was mistakenly entered for a meter reading.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Meter Reading Data: Review the meter reading data for the specified