How To Fix EL488 - MR result/order already exists for device &1 on &2

EL488 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 488

• Message text: MR result/order already exists for device &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to generate the repeat reading order on &2 for device &1.
This is not possible because a meter reading result or a meter reading
order already exists for this day.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL488 - MR result/order already exists for device &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message EL488 indicates that there is an issue with the measurement document (MR) for a specific device. The message states that a measurement result or order already exists for the specified device on the given date. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module, which is used for managing utility services.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entry: A measurement result for the same device has already been recorded for the specified date. This can happen if the user attempts to enter a new measurement result without first checking for existing entries.
  Incorrect Date: The date being used for the new measurement might be the same as an existing measurement, leading to a conflict.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent multiple entries for the same device on the same date.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL488 error, you