How To Fix EEDMSET096 - Service provider &1 does not belong to service category &2

EEDMSET096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Service provider &1 does not belong to service category &2

What causes this issue?

The system was expecting a service provider for the service category
&v2&.
However, service provider &v1& refers to the service category &v3&.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMSET096 - Service provider &1 does not belong to service category &2 ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET096 indicates that there is a mismatch between a service provider and the service category to which it is being assigned or referenced. This error typically occurs in the context of service management or service provider management within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to service delivery or service procurement.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The service provider you are trying to assign does not belong to the specified service category. This could be due to incorrect configuration in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the service provider is not correctly linked to the service category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the service provider or service category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Service Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for service providers and