How To Fix EAML198 - No entry in field &1 allowed if link category is &2

EAML198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAML -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: No entry in field &1 allowed if link category is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAML198 - No entry in field &1 allowed if link category is &2 ?

  The SAP error message EAML198 ("No entry in field &1 allowed if link category is &2") typically occurs in the context of Asset Management or related modules when there is an attempt to enter a value in a field that is not permitted based on the specified link category. This error is often related to the configuration of asset links or relationships in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Link Category Restrictions: The error indicates that the field you are trying to fill is restricted based on the link category defined in the system. Each link category may have specific rules about which fields can be populated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset management settings or in the link category definitions that restricts the entry in the specified field.
  Data Integrity Rules: The system enforces data integrity rules that prevent certain combinations of data from being saved, which can lead to this error.
  
  
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