How To Fix O8806 - Meter reading exceeds specified number of digits

O8806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Meter reading exceeds specified number of digits

What causes this issue?

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

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?

Return to both fields, and make the necessary amendments.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8806 - Details

• The SAP error message O8806, which states "Meter reading exceeds specified number of digits," typically occurs in the context of utilities management, particularly when dealing with meter readings in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that the meter reading value being entered exceeds the maximum number of digits allowed for that particular field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Field Length: The meter reading value being entered has more digits than the field can accommodate. For example, if the field is defined to accept a maximum of 6 digits, entering a value like 1234567 (7 digits) will trigger this error.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the meter reading in the SAP system may have been set to a specific length that is too short for the readings being recorded.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where the user mistakenly inputs an incorrect value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Meter Reading Value: Verify