How To Fix EL505 - Select the interpolated meter reading result for device &1

EL505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Select the interpolated meter reading result for device &1

What causes this issue?

You have changed the meter reading reason to '10' (<LS>control meter
reading result</>). This means that you want to enter a control meter
reading result. This will, however, lead to the derivation of the wrong
meter reading.

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?

Select the lines with the meter reading result for device &1, for which
the derivation is to take place.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EL505 - Details

• The SAP error message EL505, which states "Select the interpolated meter reading result for device &1," typically occurs in the context of utilities management, particularly when dealing with meter readings in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually arises when:
  
  Missing Interpolated Readings: The system expects an interpolated meter reading for a specific device (meter) but cannot find one.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the meter reading process or the settings related to the specific device.
  Data Entry Issues: The user may not have selected the appropriate reading or may have entered data incorrectly.
  Timing Issues: The error can also occur if the meter reading is being processed outside of the expected time frame or if the readings are not yet finalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL505 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Meter Readings: Verify that the interpolated meter readings exist for the device in question. You