How To Fix EE_AMI003 - At least one device exists for device category &1

EE_AMI003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_AMI - Message Class for AMI Applications

• Message number: 003

• Message text: At least one device exists for device category &1

What causes this issue?

The action you tried to carry out is not possible as at least one device
for device category &V1& exists, or the device is allocated to an
advanced metering system (AMS).
At least one device exists for the device category:

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

You cannot change the <LS>Advanced Meter</> field from "2" (<LS>Advanced
Meter</>) or "3" (<LS>Advanced Meter Capability via AMI Device</>) to
any other value.
ELSE
You cannot change the <LS>Advanced Meter</> field from "2" (<LS>Advanced
Meter</>) to any other value.
ENDIF
The device is allocated to an advanced metering system (AMS).
You cannot delete the following data:
Determination group of advanced metering system
Determination group of advanced meter capability group

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EE_AMI003 - Details

• The SAP error message EE_AMI003 indicates that there is at least one device associated with the specified device category. This error typically arises in the context of device management within the SAP system, particularly in the area of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action (such as deletion or modification) on a device category that is still in use by one or more devices. This means that the system is preventing you from making changes that could lead to data integrity issues, as there are existing devices linked to that category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EE_AMI003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Devices: Check which devices are associated with the device category in question. You can do this by running a report or using transaction codes related to device management to list devices by category.
  
  
  Review Device Usage: Determine if the devices are