How To Fix EL474 - Device &1, register &2: MR results exist for time after device removal


EL474 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 474

  • Message text: Device &1, register &2: MR results exist for time after device removal

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  • What causes this issue?

    Several meter reading results exist for the meter reading date. You
    entered a time for meter reading at removal for device &V1& with
    register &v2& that lies before the time of the meter reading results for
    this device.

    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 time for meter reading at removal that comes after &v3&.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL474 - Device &1, register &2: MR results exist for time after device removal ?
    The SAP error message EL474 indicates that there are measurement results (MR) recorded for a device after it has been removed from service. This typically occurs in the context of device management and meter reading processes within SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
    
    Cause: The error arises when: A device (like a meter) has been marked as removed in the system, but there are still measurement results associated with it for a time period that extends beyond its removal date. The system expects that once a device is removed, no further measurement results should be recorded against it.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Device Removal Date: Verify the date when the device was marked as removed. Ensure that there are no measurement results recorded after this date. Adjust Measurement Results: If there are measurement results that should not exist after the device removal, you may need to: Delete or adjust the measurement

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