How To Fix O8836 - Start reading is greater than end reading

O8836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Start reading is greater than end reading

What causes this issue?

The meter start reading exceeds the meter 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?

Return to the appropriate fields, and change the entries accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8836 - Start reading is greater than end reading ?

  The SAP error message O8836 "Start reading is greater than end reading" typically occurs in the context of reading or processing data in SAP, particularly when dealing with readings in a meter reading document or similar scenarios. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency where the starting reading value is greater than the ending reading value, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a manual data entry error where the user has mistakenly entered a start reading that is higher than the end reading.
  Incorrect Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in incorrect reading values.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that lead to incorrect calculations or data handling.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Readings: Check the meter readings entered in the system. Ensure that the start reading is