How To Fix U7017 - Reading error EMRCLASS (billing period &1 MR reason &2) (MR document &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U7 - Japan-Specific Developments

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Reading error EMRCLASS (billing period &1 MR reason &2) (MR document &3)

What causes this issue?

Internal error:
There are no entries in the system table EMRCLASS=
<DS:TRAN.E_JBP_SYST>representative meter reading results</> for
<DS:DE.BP>AbrPeriode</>billing period</> &V1&.
The error occurs in routine WKEY_SET.

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?

Contact SAP to determine:
Whether system table EMRCLASS has to be enhanced
Whether the program has to be adjusted
Note:
If meter reading document &V3& is already saved to the database (EABL),
check if you really need the meter reading. Delete if necessary.
If meter reading result &V3& is not saved to the database (EABL), the
meter reading still has to be entered. Check if it is really required.
Delete all meter readings that are not required for this day.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U7017 - Reading error EMRCLASS (billing period &1 MR reason &2) (MR document &3) ?

  The SAP error message U7017 indicates a reading error related to the EMRCLASS (which typically refers to the "EMR Class" in the context of billing) for a specific billing period and material requirements (MR) reason. This error usually occurs during the processing of billing documents or when trying to access certain data related to billing.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Data: The EMRCLASS data for the specified billing period or MR reason may not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the billing or material management settings that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary data.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the U7017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Existence:
  
  Verify that the EMRCLASS data exists for the specified billing period and MR reason. You can do this by checking the relevant tables in the SAP database (e.g., EMRCLASS table).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for billing and material management are correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for EMRCLASS and related billing documents.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the data in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the EMRCLASS data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant information about the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document) to navigate through billing processes.
  Tables: Key tables to check include:
  
  EMRCLASS: Contains the EMR Class data.
  VBRK: Billing Document Header.
  VBRP: Billing Document Item.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing and material management for additional insights into EMRCLASS and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the U7017 error effectively.