How To Fix EL476 - Dev. &1, reg. &2: Installation must come after removal

EL476 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Dev. &1, reg. &2: Installation must come after removal

What causes this issue?

Meter reading results for device replacement must be entered at
intervals of one second.

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?

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 EL476 - Dev. &1, reg. &2: Installation must come after removal ?

  The SAP error message EL476, which states "Dev. &1, reg. &2: Installation must come after removal," typically occurs during the installation or upgrade of a software component or add-on in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to install a component that has not been properly removed or uninstalled first.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Uninstallation: The component or add-on you are trying to install may not have been completely removed from the system. This can happen if the uninstallation process was interrupted or if there are remnants of the previous installation.
  Incorrect Installation Sequence: The installation process may be attempting to install a component that is still registered in the system, which violates the installation sequence rules.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies on other components that have not been resolved, leading to conflicts during the installation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Installation Status: Verify the status of the component you are trying to install. Use