How To Fix ISU_MSG_GS_IND020 - &1 of serial number &2 cannot take place before &3

ISU_MSG_GS_IND020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISU_MSG_GS_IND - Message class for IS-U: India localization

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1 of serial number &2 cannot take place before &3

What causes this issue?

A system status change has occurred on &V3&

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?

Specify a date on or after &V3&

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISU_MSG_GS_IND020 - &1 of serial number &2 cannot take place before &3 ?

  The SAP error message ISU_MSG_GS_IND020 typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Utilities) module, particularly when dealing with the processing of meter readings or consumption data for a specific serial number. The error indicates that an action (such as posting a meter reading) cannot occur before a specified date or event.
  
  Cause:
  The error message ISU_MSG_GS_IND020 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to post a meter reading or perform an action on a serial number that is not valid for the specified date.
  The action you are attempting to perform is being restricted by a previous event or date that must be satisfied first (e.g., a previous meter reading must be posted before the current one).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Verify the date of the action you are trying to perform. Ensure that it is not earlier than the date of the last valid action