How To Fix IR029 - Enter counter reading or counter reading difference

IR029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Enter counter reading or counter reading difference

What causes this issue?

You have entered both the <GL:counter_reading>counter reading</> and
the <GL:counter_reading_difference>counter reading difference</> or
have made an entry in neither of the two fields.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter <ZH>either</> the counter reading <ZH>or</> the counter reading
difference.
The system will calculate the other value in each case.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR029 - Enter counter reading or counter reading difference ?

  The SAP error message IR029, which states "Enter counter reading or counter reading difference," typically occurs in the context of managing meter readings in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that the system expects a counter reading or a difference in counter readings to be entered, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a counter reading or a difference in the counter reading when trying to process a meter reading.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require a counter reading, but the user is in a context where this is not applicable.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a counter reading being enforced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Counter Reading: Ensure that you enter a valid counter reading in the appropriate field. If you are supposed to enter a difference, make sure