How To Fix O8184 - The start reading is greater than the end reading

O8184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: The start reading is greater than the end reading

What causes this issue?

The start reading exceeds the end reading.

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 your entries and correct any that cause this problem.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8184 - Details

• The SAP error message O8184, "The start reading is greater than the end reading," typically occurs in the context of utility billing or meter reading processes. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the meter readings where the starting reading (the reading at the beginning of a billing period) is greater than the ending reading (the reading at the end of the billing period). This situation is logically incorrect, as the starting reading should always be less than or equal to the ending reading.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a manual data entry error where the readings were incorrectly inputted.
  System Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with how the readings were transferred.
  Incorrect Meter Configuration: Meters may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to erroneous readings.
  Reading Reversal: If a reading was reversed or adjusted incorrectly, it