How To Fix U7013 - Activity day &1: Too many meter reading results and move-in/installation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U7 - Japan-Specific Developments

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Activity day &1: Too many meter reading results and move-in/installation

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a meter reading for activity day &V1&.
This would result in &V2& meter readings for one day. At least one of
these has the meter reading reason category move-in or installation
(meter reading result &V4&).
Note for error analysis:
Meter reading document number &V3& already exists for this.

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?

Simplify this collection of meter readings by deleting unnecessary meter
readings.
No more than five meter readings should exist for this day.
Only meter readings that <zH>trigger billing</> or <ZH>technical</>
meter readings are important. For example, <ZH>periodic meter readings
</>, or <ZH>changes to the installation structure</>. <ZH>Move-in</> is
also important.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U7013 - Activity day &1: Too many meter reading results and move-in/installation ?

  The SAP error message U7013 indicates that there are too many meter reading results and move-in/installation records for a specific activity day. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when processing meter readings or managing customer installations.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the number of meter reading results or move-in/installation records exceeds the allowed limit for a particular day. This can happen due to:
  
  High Volume of Transactions: A large number of meter readings or installations are being processed on the same day, which exceeds the system's predefined limits.
  Data Entry Errors: Duplicate entries or incorrect data entries may lead to an inflated count of records for that day.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that limit the number of records that can be processed for a single day.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the U7013 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review and Clean Up Data:
  
  Check for duplicate meter readings or installation records for the specified day.
  Remove or correct any erroneous entries that may be contributing to the high count.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing:
  
  If possible, spread out the meter readings and installations over multiple days to avoid hitting the limit on a single day.
  
  
  
  Configuration Adjustment:
  
  Consult with your SAP Basis or IS-U configuration team to review the system settings related to meter reading and installation limits. If necessary, adjust the configuration to allow for a higher number of records per day.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs for additional details that may provide insight into the specific records causing the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP IS-U, such as:
  
  EL31: For entering meter readings.
  EL30: For displaying meter readings.
  EAM: For managing installations and move-ins.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to meter reading and installation processes to understand the limits and best practices.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry are trained on best practices to minimize errors and avoid exceeding system limits.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the U7013 error effectively.