How To Fix EL418 - Register &2 does not exist for device &1 on &3


EL418 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 418

  • Message text: Register &2 does not exist for device &1 on &3

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  • What causes this issue?

    This error only occurs when meter readings are entered via auto data.
    This occurs in the following cases:
    If meter readings are uploaded using IDocs in category ISU_MR_UPLOAD
    If BAPI method UPLOAD (Object type MTRREADDOC) is used
    If meter readings are migrated
    In this case, the <DS:GLOS.3526BE39AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>meter
    reading result</> cannot be used because it cannot be assigned to a
    register. This might be the case if the meter reading is from a
    register not found in this device, for example.

    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 EL418 - Register &2 does not exist for device &1 on &3 ?
    The SAP error message EL418 "Register &2 does not exist for device &1 on &3" typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when there is an issue related to the configuration of a device (like a meter) and its associated registers. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
    
    &1: This represents the device number (e.g., a meter).
    &2: This represents the register number (e.g., a specific register on the meter).
    &3: This represents the installation or location where the device is registered.
    
    Cause
    The error can be caused by several factors:
    
    Missing Register Configuration: The specified register does not exist in the system for the given device. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
    Incorrect Device or Register Assignment: The device may not be correctly assigned to the register, or the register may not be linked to the device in the system.
    Data Inconsistency: There may be

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