How To Fix EL555 - Segment number &1: Multiple meter reading results in one day

EL555 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Segment number &1: Multiple meter reading results in one day

What causes this issue?

When changing meter reading results using the upload process, the meter
reading result must be identified.
However, you cannot use the MRDATEFORIDENT
the meter reading result, as multiple meter reading results with the
same meter reading reason exist on 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?

In the BAPI interface, enter the ID of the meter reading result that you
want to change.

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 EL555 - Segment number &1: Multiple meter reading results in one day ?

  The SAP error message EL555, which states "Segment number &1: Multiple meter reading results in one day," typically occurs in the context of utility billing and meter reading processes. This error indicates that there are multiple meter readings recorded for the same meter on the same day, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Meter Readings: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected more than one meter reading entry for the same meter on the same date. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entry errors where the same reading is entered multiple times.
  Automated processes that may have captured readings more than once.
  Data import issues where the same readings are uploaded multiple times.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up to handle multiple readings correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Readings: 
  
  Check the meter reading documents for the specific meter