How To Fix TU199 - Enter a valid meter reading reason. Use the F4 help.

TU199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Enter a valid meter reading reason. Use the F4 help.

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TU199 - Details

• The SAP error message TU199, which states "Enter a valid meter reading reason. Use the F4 help," typically occurs in the context of utilities management or when dealing with meter readings in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to enter a meter reading without providing a valid reason for the reading. The system requires a specific reason code to be entered, which helps in tracking the context of the meter reading (e.g., regular reading, estimated reading, etc.). If the user does not enter a valid reason or if the reason entered is not recognized by the system, this error will appear.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Use F4 Help: 
  
  When you are in the field where you need to enter the meter reading reason, press the F4 key. This will bring up a list of valid meter reading reasons that you can