How To Fix EL577 - Cannot change meter reading result due to on-site billing

EL577 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 577

• Message text: Cannot change meter reading result due to on-site billing

What causes this issue?

The list of meter reading results contains results that you cannot
change as on-site billing has already taken place.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL577 - Cannot change meter reading result due to on-site billing ?

  The SAP error message EL577, which states "Cannot change meter reading result due to on-site billing," typically occurs in the context of utilities management within SAP, particularly when dealing with meter readings and billing processes. This error indicates that the system is preventing changes to a meter reading result because the billing process has already been initiated or completed for that reading.
  
  Cause:
  
  On-Site Billing Process: The error usually arises when the meter reading has been processed in a way that is linked to an on-site billing scenario. This means that the meter reading has already been used to generate a billing document or invoice.
  Status of Meter Reading: The meter reading may have a status that does not allow for changes, such as being marked as "final" or "posted."
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the SAP system that restrict changes to meter readings once they are associated with billing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Billing