How To Fix TU020 - Periodic meter reading period(s) for MR unit &1 have different MR dates

TU020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Periodic meter reading period(s) for MR unit &1 have different MR dates

What causes this issue?

The end of the meter reading period of the main meter reading unit is
different from the end of the meter reading period of the allocated
meter reading unit(s). This can lead to an inconsistent dataset if an
allocated meter reading unit has a quarterly budget billing cycle and
the main meter reading unit is read annually.
The allocated meter reading unit must be read on the same date as the
main meter reading unit. You must ensure that both dates are the same.

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?

Adjust the end of the allocated meter reading period so that it matches
the end of the main meter reading period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TU020 - Details

• The SAP error message TU020 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the periodic meter reading periods for a specific Meter Reading (MR) unit. This typically occurs when the meter reading periods defined for the MR unit have different dates, which can lead to inconsistencies in data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Meter Reading Periods: The primary cause of this error is that the meter reading periods for the specified MR unit do not align. For example, if one period ends on a different date than another, SAP will raise this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the meter reading units or the associated periods in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the setup of meter reading periods can lead to mismatched dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Meter Reading Periods: Review the meter reading periods for the specified MR unit. Ensure that all periods are correctly defined and that their start and