How To Fix O9711 - Meter reading for &1 &2 already exists (old values: &3 &4)

O9711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Meter reading for &1 &2 already exists (old values: &3 &4)

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O9711 - Details

• The SAP error message O9711 indicates that there is an attempt to enter a meter reading for a specific object (like a utility meter) that already has an existing meter reading recorded. The message provides details about the object in question (represented by &1 and &2) and the old values of the meter reading (represented by &3 and &4).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A meter reading is being entered for a meter that already has a recorded reading for the same period.
  There may be a duplicate entry attempt for the same meter reading.
  The system is configured to prevent overwriting existing readings to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Readings: Review the existing meter readings for the specified meter (identified by &1 and &2). You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP that allows you to view meter readings.
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If