How To Fix EL642 - The interval has no meter reading units relevant for the selection

EL642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 642

• Message text: The interval has no meter reading units relevant for the selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL642 - The interval has no meter reading units relevant for the selection ?

  The SAP error message EL642 ("The interval has no meter reading units relevant for the selection") typically occurs in the context of energy data management, particularly when dealing with meter readings in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that the system could not find any relevant meter reading units for the specified interval in the selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  No Meter Readings Available: There may be no meter readings recorded for the specified interval.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve meter readings may not match any existing records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the correct association of meter reading units with the specified interval.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data related to the meter or the installation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Meter Readings: Verify if there are any meter readings recorded for