How To Fix EL471 - Device &1, Reg. &2: MR at move-in must be before MR at move-out (&3)

EL471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Device &1, Reg. &2: MR at move-in must be before MR 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 after the meter reading time at move-out. However, you
entered the move-out after 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 before 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 EL471 - Device &1, Reg. &2: MR at move-in must be before MR at move-out (&3) ?

  The SAP error message EL471 indicates a problem with the move-in and move-out dates for a device (such as a meter) in the context of a contract or billing process. Specifically, the error states that the move-in date (MR at move-in) must occur before the move-out date (MR at move-out). 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  The move-in date for a new tenant or user is set to a date that is equal to or later than the move-out date of the previous tenant or user.
  There may be incorrect data entry or configuration in the system regarding the dates associated with the device or contract.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the move-in and move-out dates for the device in question. Ensure that the move-in date is earlier than the move-out date.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the dates are incorrect, update the move-in date to a