How To Fix EL472 - Dev.&1,Reg.&2; MR time for move-out must be before MR time for move-in &3

EL472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Dev.&1,Reg.&2; MR time for move-out must be before MR time for move-in &3

What causes this issue?

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

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-out that comes before the meter
reading time at move-in &v3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EL472 - Details

• The SAP error message EL472 indicates a problem with the movement of materials in the system, specifically related to the timeframes for move-out and move-in processes. The error message reads: "Dev.&1, Reg.&2; MR time for move-out must be before MR time for move-in &3." 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the movement dates for materials. Specifically, it means that the "move-out" time (the time when the material is being removed from a location) is set to occur after the "move-in" time (the time when the material is being added to a location). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect date entries during the material movement process.
  System configuration issues that do not properly validate the timing of movements.
  Manual errors in data entry or transaction processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Movement Dates: Review the dates entered for both the move-out and move-in transactions. Ensure that