How To Fix EL420 - &1: Overflow dev. &2, reg. &3; MR results from &4 higher than inspection

EL420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: &1: Overflow dev. &2, reg. &3; MR results from &4 higher than inspection

What causes this issue?

Multiple meter reading results have been entered. A multiple meter
reading result has already been entered that is higher than the
currently inspected meter reading result. This resulted in an overflow.
Note that only those meter reading results that already existed in the
database are taken into account for the overflow check. In the case of
multiple entries, the meter reading results already entered on the
database are taken into account for the overflow check, along with the
meter reading results you have just entered. The previous meter reading
result that in the database is always displayed on the correction
screen.

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 the multiple meter reading result that was entered before the
currently entered result.
If this is higher, then there is an overflow.
In this case, choose one of the following options:
Correct the meter reading
Accept the meter reading

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 EL420 - &1: Overflow dev. &2, reg. &3; MR results from &4 higher than inspection ?

  The SAP error message EL420 indicates an overflow condition in the context of a measurement result (MR) that exceeds the expected limits during a quality inspection process. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and measurement documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Measurement Result Exceeds Limits: The error occurs when the measurement result recorded for a characteristic exceeds the defined upper limit or threshold for that characteristic in the inspection plan.
  Data Type Limitations: The data type used for storing measurement results may have a limited range, leading to overflow if the value exceeds this range.
  Incorrect Configuration: The inspection characteristics may not be configured correctly, leading to unrealistic expectations for measurement results.
  Unit of Measure Issues: There may be discrepancies in the unit of measure used for the measurement results compared to what is defined in the inspection plan.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Measurement Results: Review the measurement results entered