diff --git a/seed/models/columns.py b/seed/models/columns.py
index c2c744ffcb..7619e7e1a2 100644
--- a/seed/models/columns.py
+++ b/seed/models/columns.py
@@ -966,7 +966,7 @@ def _serialize_for_extra_data(column_value):
                         setattr(datum, new_column.column_name, getattr(datum, self.column_name))
                         setattr(datum, self.column_name, None)
                         datum.save()
-        except (ValidationError, DataError):
+        except (ValidationError, DataError, ValueError):
             return [
                 False,
                 "The column data aren't formatted properly for the new column due to type constraints (e.g., Datatime, Quantities, etc.).",
diff --git a/seed/serializers/meter_readings.py b/seed/serializers/meter_readings.py
index b651c5016d..dbbbbed9ba 100644
--- a/seed/serializers/meter_readings.py
+++ b/seed/serializers/meter_readings.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 See also https://github.com/SEED-platform/seed/blob/main/LICENSE.md
 """
 
+from collections import OrderedDict
 from typing import Tuple
 
 import dateutil.parser
@@ -107,7 +108,7 @@ def create(self, validated_data) -> MeterReading:
         return updated_reading
 
     def to_representation(self, obj):
-        result = super().to_representation(obj)
+        result = OrderedDict(super().to_representation(obj))
 
         # TODO: we need to actually read the units from the meter, then convert accordingly.
         # SEED stores all energy data in kBtus
diff --git a/seed/tests/test_audit_template_configs.py b/seed/tests/test_audit_template_configs.py
index 3e3437af15..aa311b648b 100644
--- a/seed/tests/test_audit_template_configs.py
+++ b/seed/tests/test_audit_template_configs.py
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ def test_audit_template_config_create(self):
         # testing one-to-one relationship
         response = self.client.post(url, params, content_type="application/json")
         assert response.status_code == 400
-        assert response.json()["errors"] == {"organization": ["This field must be unique."]}
+        assert response.json()["errors"] == {"organization": ["audit template config with this organization already exists."]}
 
     def test_audit_template_config_update(self):
         # Invalid params
diff --git a/seed/tests/test_element_views.py b/seed/tests/test_element_views.py
index cfd4ec14f0..eeb7ed395c 100644
--- a/seed/tests/test_element_views.py
+++ b/seed/tests/test_element_views.py
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ def test_get_org_element_permissions(self):
         self.login_as_child_member()
         response = self.client.get(url)
         assert response.status_code == 404
-        assert response.json() == {"detail": "Not found."}
+        assert response.json() == {"detail": "No Element matches the given query."}
 
         # root user can see element
         self.login_as_root_member()
diff --git a/seed/tests/test_property_views.py b/seed/tests/test_property_views.py
index 970c414262..85e5041a90 100644
--- a/seed/tests/test_property_views.py
+++ b/seed/tests/test_property_views.py
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ def test_create_property_in_diff_org(self):
         url = reverse("api:v3:properties-list") + f"?organization_id={org_2.pk}"
         response = self.client.post(url, params, content_type="application/json")
         self.assertEqual(response.status_code, 403)
-        self.assertEqual(response.json()["detail"], "You do not have permission to perform this action.")
+        self.assertEqual(response.json()["detail"], "Incorrect org id.")
 
     def test_create_property_with_protected_fields(self):
         state = self.property_state_factory.get_property_state()