How To Fix EL482 - Meter reader &1 still used in schedule master record for MR unit &2

EL482 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 482

• Message text: Meter reader &1 still used in schedule master record for MR unit &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a meter reader that is still defined in the schedule
master record for the meter reading unit. This is not permitted.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the meter reader from the schedule master record before you
delete it from table TE115.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL482 - Meter reader &1 still used in schedule master record for MR unit &2 ?

  The SAP error message EL482 indicates that a meter reader is still being referenced in the schedule master record for a specific meter reading unit. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a meter reader that is still associated with an active schedule.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Schedule: The meter reader is linked to a schedule that is still active or has not been completed.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of records that are still in use, which is why you are encountering this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL482 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Schedule Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code EL31 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to view the schedule master records.
  Identify the schedule that is using the meter reader in question.
  
  
  
  Update or Delete Schedule:
  
  If the schedule is still active, you may need to complete it or delete it if it is no longer