How To Fix TU117 - No meter reading unit has been entered in installation &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No meter reading unit has been entered in installation &1

What causes this issue?

In the installation you have specified, no meter reading unit has been
entered.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Enter a meter reading unit in the installation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU117 - No meter reading unit has been entered in installation &1 ?

  The SAP error message TU117 indicates that there is no meter reading unit entered for a specific installation in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of utilities management, particularly when dealing with meter readings for installations such as electricity, water, or gas.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a meter reading unit in the installation data. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The installation has not been properly configured.
  The meter reading unit was not specified during the installation setup.
  There may be a data entry error or oversight when creating or updating the installation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TU117 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Installation Data:
  
  Navigate to the installation in question using the relevant transaction code (e.g., IE03 for display).
  Verify that all required fields are filled out, particularly the meter reading unit.
  
  
  
  Enter Meter Reading Unit:
  
  If the meter reading unit is missing, you can enter it by editing the installation data.
  Use transaction code IE02 (Change Installation) to update the installation details.
  Ensure that the meter reading unit is correctly specified in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for the utility installation in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the meter reading units are defined in the system and are linked to the appropriate installation types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on setting up installations and meter reading units.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE01: Create Installation
  IE02: Change Installation
  IE03: Display Installation
  EL31: Display Meter Reading Document
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for meter reading units in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the Utilities Management section.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TU117 error and ensure that the meter reading unit is correctly entered for the installation.