How To Fix EL855 - One or more meter reading results already billed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 855

• Message text: One or more meter reading results already billed

What causes this issue?

Extreme case handling is not possible because one or more involved meter
reading results have already been billed.

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?

Reverse the billing period in order to carry out extreme case handling.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL855 - One or more meter reading results already billed ?

  The SAP error message EL855 ("One or more meter reading results already billed") typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module when attempting to process a billing document for a utility meter reading that has already been billed. This error indicates that the system has detected that the meter reading results you are trying to use for billing have already been processed in a previous billing cycle.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Billing Attempt: The most common cause is that the meter reading results have already been included in a previous billing document, and you are trying to bill them again.
  Incorrect Meter Reading Entry: There may be an issue with how the meter readings were entered or processed, leading to confusion in the billing process.
  Billing Document Status: The billing document may still be in a status that does not allow for reprocessing of the same meter readings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Previous Billing: