How To Fix IR025 - Counter reading must be less than the counter overflow reading

IR025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Counter reading must be less than the counter overflow reading

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter a <GL:counter_reading>counter reading</> that
is greater than the <GL:counter_overflow_reading>counter overflow
reading</>.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
The system will only let you enter counter readings <ZH>smaller</> than
the overflow reading. It will calculate the logical total counter
reading and display it in the field <LS>TotalCtrReading</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR025 - Counter reading must be less than the counter overflow reading ?

  The SAP error message IR025, which states "Counter reading must be less than the counter overflow reading," typically occurs in the context of managing counter readings for measuring points or devices in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that the counter reading you are trying to enter is greater than or equal to the defined overflow reading for that counter.
  
  Cause:
  
  Counter Reading Exceeds Overflow Value: The primary cause of this error is that the counter reading you are attempting to input is equal to or exceeds the maximum value that the counter can hold (the overflow reading).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the counter or measuring point may be incorrect, leading to an overflow reading that is set too low.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry mistake where the reading was incorrectly inputted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Counter Reading: Verify the current counter reading in the system. Ensure that