How To Fix EE_AMI_MSG018 - You are not permitted to send messages to device &1/&2

EE_AMI_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_AMI_MSG - Message Class for AMI Messaging

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not permitted to send messages to device &1/&2

What causes this issue?

You have tried to save or send a message to the device with serial
number &V1&, device category &V2& (equipment number &V3&).
However, the equipment &V3& does not fulfill at least one of the
following requirements:
The equipment is an advanced meter
The equipment is installed
The equipment and the AMS have the capability to receive text messages

System Response

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

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_AMI_MSG018 - You are not permitted to send messages to device &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message EE_AMI_MSG018, which states "You are not permitted to send messages to device &1/&2," typically occurs in the context of the SAP AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) module. This error indicates that the user or system does not have the necessary permissions to send messages to the specified device.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to send the message does not have the required authorizations or roles assigned in the SAP system.
  Device Status: The device may be in a status that does not allow message sending (e.g., inactive or not registered).
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings that restrict message sending to certain devices or user roles.
  Device Ownership: The user may not be the owner or authorized user for the specific device.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to send messages to devices. This can be done by checking the user’s role assignments in transaction