How To Fix EEDMSET612 - You have not specified a device cat. for creating the device info record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 612

• Message text: You have not specified a device cat. for creating the device info record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMSET612 - You have not specified a device cat. for creating the device info record ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET612 indicates that a device category has not been specified when attempting to create a device information record. This error typically occurs in the context of device management, particularly when dealing with device master records in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a device category to be defined in order to create a device information record. The device category helps the system understand the type of device being managed, which is essential for proper configuration and management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify a device category when creating the device information record. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Device Management Transaction:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you are trying to create the device information record (e.g., transaction code EEDM or EEDMSET).
  
  
  
  Specify Device Category:
  
  Look for a field labeled "Device Category" or similar in the creation screen.
  Select or