How To Fix O8175 - Meter start reading exceeds specified number of digits

O8175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Meter start reading exceeds specified number of digits

What causes this issue?

The initial meter reading field contains more digits than have been
specified on the meter.

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?

Check the entries in both fields, and make the necessary adjustments.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8175 - Details

• The SAP error message O8175, which states "Meter start reading exceeds specified number of digits," typically occurs in the context of utility billing or meter management within SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that the start reading for a meter exceeds the maximum number of digits allowed for that particular meter reading field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The meter reading configuration in SAP may have a defined maximum number of digits that is lower than the actual reading being entered.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a reading that is too large or contains invalid characters.
  Meter Type Settings: The specific meter type may have been configured with a limit that does not accommodate the readings being recorded.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the meter reading in SAP. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under the IS-U module.
  Verify the settings for the maximum number of