How To Fix EEWMSERVICE016 - Device specified is not installed in device location specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMSERVICE - IS-U Work Management: Service

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Device specified is not installed in device location specified

What causes this issue?

The device you specified with equipment number &V1& is not installed in
the specified device location &V2&.

System Response

The function is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Enter a device that is installed in device location &V2&. You can find
the devices in the environment display for the connection object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWMSERVICE016 - Device specified is not installed in device location specified ?

  The SAP error message EEWMSERVICE016 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified device in the designated device location. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) modules when trying to access or utilize a device that is not properly configured or recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Device Not Configured: The device you are trying to use may not be configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Device Location: The device location specified in the transaction or configuration may be incorrect or does not match the actual device location.
  Device Status: The device may be inactive or not available for use.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified device.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall system configuration or integration with hardware devices.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Device Configuration:
  
  Go to the device configuration in SAP (transaction code SPAD for Spool Administration or EWM configuration for warehouse devices).
  Ensure that the device is correctly configured and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Device Location:
  
  Confirm that the device location specified in the transaction matches the actual location of the device.
  Check the warehouse layout and ensure that the device is assigned to the correct storage type and bin.
  
  
  
  Activate Device:
  
  If the device is inactive, activate it in the system settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the device. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration steps related to the device in question.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPAD (Spool Administration), EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), and LX01 (Warehouse Management Monitor).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EEWMSERVICE016 error in your SAP system.