Final estimation

Final Estimation ensures that no other read replaces an existing read that has a status of FINALESTIMATE.

For example, an interval read has been saved to the database with a status of FINALESTIMATE, and the Final Estimation routine is enabled. By default, a new read with any other status (actual, estimated, edited, PV, FV, or any other status) will not overwrite the existing read with FINALESTIMATE status. When this occurs, the reading import task will log a warning, while the Editing UI will throw an error. Reading with FINALESTIMATE status can be overwritten by another reading with FINALESTIMATE status.

The behavior changes when the UsageDiffOnFinalEstimateCheck validation rule is enabled. For more information, see UsageDiffOnFinalEstimateCheck in Interval validation rules.

Final Estimation is not added to estimation sets. To enable this routine, set Honor Final Estimation to True in the Validation system settings.