How To Fix EE_AMI004 - At least one installed device exists for device category &1

EE_AMI004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_AMI - Message Class for AMI Applications

• Message number: 004

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

What causes this issue?

The action is not possible as at least one installed device or a device
info record exists for device category &V1&.

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
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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_AMI004 - At least one installed device exists for device category &1 ?

  The SAP error message EE_AMI004 indicates that there is at least one installed device for the specified device category (represented by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) module, which is used for managing smart meters and related devices.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when you attempt to perform an action (like deleting or modifying a device category) that is not allowed because there are existing devices associated with that category. This means that the system is enforcing data integrity by preventing changes that could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EE_AMI004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Installed Devices: Check which devices are currently installed for the specified device category. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP that lists devices.
  
  
  Review Device Assignments: Once you have identified the devices, review their assignments and usage. Determine if they