How To Fix EL479 - Device &1, reg. &2, MR date &3: Implausible MR lies in a billed period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Device &1, reg. &2, MR date &3: Implausible MR lies in a billed period

What causes this issue?

You cannot correct the meter reading result because the period, in which
it lies, has already been billed. In this case a release cannot take
place because this can lead to variances in the existing bill.

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?

Reverse the bill and release the meter reading results that are not
plausible.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL479 - Device &1, reg. &2, MR date &3: Implausible MR lies in a billed period ?

  The SAP error message EL479 indicates that there is an issue with a meter reading (MR) that is considered implausible because it falls within a billed period. This typically occurs in the context of utilities management, where meter readings are used to calculate billing for services such as electricity, water, or gas.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A meter reading is entered that is earlier than the last billed reading or falls within a billing period that has already been closed.
  The system detects that the new meter reading is inconsistent with the previous readings, which could indicate an error in data entry or a problem with the meter itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Meter Reading: Verify the meter reading that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correct and that it logically follows the previous readings.
  
  
  Review Billed Periods: Check the billing periods in the system to