How To Fix EL469 - Dev.&1, Reg.&2: MR time at move-in must be after MR time at move-out (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Dev.&1, Reg.&2: MR time at move-in must be after MR time at move-out (&3)

What causes this issue?

The meter reading time at move-in that you entered for device &v1& with
register &v2& is earlier than the meter reading time at move-out.
However, you entered the move-out before the move-in.

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?

Enter a meter reading time at move-in that comes after meter reading
time at move-out &v3&.

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 EL469 - Dev.&1, Reg.&2: MR time at move-in must be after MR time at move-out (&3) ?

  The SAP error message EL469 indicates a problem with the time settings for a move-in and move-out process in the context of a contract or service order. Specifically, it suggests that the move-in time (MR time at move-in) is set to occur before the move-out time (MR time at move-out), which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The move-in date/time is earlier than the move-out date/time for the same contract or service order.
  There may be incorrect data entry or configuration in the system that leads to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates/Times:
  
  Review the move-in and move-out dates/times in the relevant transaction or document.
  Ensure that the move-in date/time is set to a time that is after the move-out date/time.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If the move-in date/time is incorrect, update it to a valid time that is after the move-out time.
  If the move-out date/time is incorrect, adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documents:
  
  Check if there are any related documents or transactions that might be affecting the move-in and move-out times.
  Ensure that all related entries are consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on handling move-in and move-out processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), or others related to the specific module you are working with.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the specific module (e.g., IS-U for Utilities) to ensure that the rules for move-in and move-out processes are correctly set up.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the relevant documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the EL469 error message in SAP.