How To Fix EL578 - Dev. &1, Reg. &2; MR Date &3: Change not possible due to on-site billing

EL578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Dev. &1, Reg. &2; MR Date &3: Change not possible due to on-site billing

What causes this issue?

You can no longer change the meter reading result as on-site billing as
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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL578 - Dev. &1, Reg. &2; MR Date &3: Change not possible due to on-site billing ?

  The SAP error message EL578 indicates that a change cannot be made to a specific development (Dev. &1) and region (Reg. &2) for a material (MR) with a specified date (MR Date &3) due to on-site billing constraints. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and billing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with billing documents that are linked to specific materials or services.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  On-Site Billing Restrictions: The system is configured to prevent changes to certain fields or data when on-site billing is active. This is often a safeguard to ensure that billing documents remain consistent and accurate.
  Locked Documents: The billing document or related data may be locked for editing due to ongoing processes or status restrictions.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP has built-in rules to maintain data integrity, which may prevent changes if they could lead to inconsistencies in