How To Fix U7037 - BillPeriod &1 (register)is not the same as bill. period &2 (MeterReading)

U7037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U7 - Japan-Specific Developments

• Message number: 037

• Message text: BillPeriod &1 (register)is not the same as bill. period &2 (MeterReading)

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.BP>billing period</> &V1& in the register is <ZH>not</> the
same as the billing period &V2& in the meter reading result.
The object here (equi number, register, date) is &V3& and the meter
reading document is &V4&.
Since changes to the billing period once it has been specified in the
division category are not allowed at present, the billing period for the
register, which is determined from its division category, must be the
same as the billing period for each meter reading for this register.

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP to determine the exact cause of this error.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U7037 - BillPeriod &1 (register)is not the same as bill. period &2 (MeterReading) ?

  The SAP error message U7037 indicates a mismatch between the billing period of a register and the billing period of a meter reading. This error typically occurs in the context of utilities billing, where the system expects the billing period for a register (which tracks consumption) to align with the billing period for the associated meter reading.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Billing Periods: The billing period for the register (e.g., the time frame for which the consumption is being billed) does not match the billing period for the meter reading. This can happen if the meter reading was recorded for a different period than what the register is set to bill.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of meter readings or billing documents can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned correctly, leading to discrepancies in billing periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Meter Reading