How To Fix EML053 - Meter reading document &1 skipped due to negative consumption.

EML053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EML - IS-U: Messages for Machine Learning

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Meter reading document &1 skipped due to negative consumption.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EML053 - Meter reading document &1 skipped due to negative consumption. ?

  The SAP error message EML053 indicates that a meter reading document has been skipped because it contains negative consumption values. This typically occurs in the context of utilities management, where meter readings are used to track consumption of resources like electricity, water, or gas.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Consumption Values: The primary cause of this error is that the meter reading document has a negative consumption value. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect manual entries of meter readings.
  Data entry errors where the current reading is less than the previous reading.
  Adjustments or corrections that result in negative consumption.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system may be configured to reject negative consumption values as part of its validation rules.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Meter Readings: Check the meter reading document that triggered the error. Verify the readings to ensure they are accurate and logical. If the current reading is indeed less than the previous reading, investigate why this is the case.
  
  
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