How To Fix TU118 - Meter reading unit &2 entered in installation &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Meter reading unit &2 entered in installation &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

To determine the dates, you have attempted to find the portion using
the meter reading unit that is entered in the installation. However,
this meter reading unit does not exist in the database.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the installation. It may not be up to date. It should contain a
valid meter reading.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU118 - Meter reading unit &2 entered in installation &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TU118 indicates that there is an issue with the meter reading unit associated with a specific installation. This error typically arises in the context of utilities management, particularly when dealing with meter readings in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
  Cause:
  The error message "TU118 Meter reading unit &2 entered in installation &1 does not exist" is triggered when:
  
  The meter reading unit specified (denoted as &2) is not defined in the system.
  The installation (denoted as &1) is trying to reference a meter reading unit that is either inactive or incorrectly configured.
  There may be a mismatch between the meter reading unit and the installation's configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Meter Reading Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for meter reading units in SAP.
  Verify that the meter reading unit specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the unit is active and properly linked to the relevant installation.
  
  
  
  Verify Installation Data:
  
  Check the installation data for the specific installation number mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the meter reading unit assigned to the installation is valid and corresponds to the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct the Meter Reading Unit:
  
  If the meter reading unit does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the existing entry.
  If the unit is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to meter reading units and installations to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to process the meter reading again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue continues after verifying the configuration and correcting any discrepancies, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IE02 (Change Equipment) or EL31 (Display Meter Reading) to check and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring meter reading units and managing installations in SAP IS-U.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the TU118 error message in your SAP system.