How To Fix EL452 - Device &1, reg. &2, MR date &3: MR date lies in an already billed period

EL452 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Device &1, reg. &2, MR date &3: MR date lies in an already billed period

What causes this issue?

The period of the meter reading date has already been calculated. &V3&
is the end of the billing period. A meter reading entry before this
date is not permissible.

System Response

The meter reading entry will not be accepted.

How to fix this error?

You should perform a meter reading entry with a meter reading date
after &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL452 - Device &1, reg. &2, MR date &3: MR date lies in an already billed period ?

  The SAP error message EL452 indicates that there is an issue with the Material Receipt (MR) date in relation to billing periods. Specifically, it means that the MR date you are trying to enter falls within a period that has already been billed. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when processing invoices, goods receipts, or other related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Billing Period Closed: The billing period for the material or service has already been closed, meaning that no further transactions can be processed for that period.
  Incorrect MR Date: The date you are trying to enter for the material receipt is not valid because it falls within a closed billing period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict posting to certain periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing Periods: Verify the billing periods in the system to see if the period for the MR date is indeed closed. You can do this by