How To Fix EG006 - Material &1 or material &2 is not an IS-U device category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material &1 or material &2 is not an IS-U device category

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.material>Material</> &V1& or &V2& is not an IS-U device
category (<DS:GLOS.device category>device category</>).
For an IS-U device, you can only use a <DS:GLOS.material>material</>
that also exists as an IS-U device category
(<DS:GLOS.device_category>device category</>).
A non-IS-U <DS:GLOS.material>material</> cannot be transferred to an
IS-U <DS:GLOS.material>material</>.

How to fix this error?

Cancel processing.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG006 - Material &1 or material &2 is not an IS-U device category ?

  The SAP error message EG006 indicates that the material specified (either &1 or &2) is not recognized as a valid IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) device category. This error typically arises in the context of utilities management, where specific materials are expected to be associated with certain device categories.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material in question may not be set up correctly in the Material Master. It might not be assigned to the appropriate IS-U device category.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the IS-U device categories may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the material and the device category.
  Wrong Transaction or Process: The error may occur if the user is trying to perform an operation that is not applicable to the specified material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the details of the materials &1 and &2.
  Ensure that the materials are assigned to the correct IS-U device category.
  
  
  
  Verify IS-U Device Categories:
  
  Use transaction code OISU to check the configuration of IS-U device categories.
  Ensure that the materials are linked to the appropriate device categories.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If the materials are not correctly assigned, you may need to update the Material Master data (transaction code MM02) to assign the correct IS-U device category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to IS-U device categories to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check if they might be affecting the standard behavior of IS-U device categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IS-U Device Categories: These are classifications used in the SAP IS-U module to categorize different types of utility devices (e.g., meters, sensors).
  Material Master: This is a central repository in SAP that contains all the information related to materials, including their characteristics and classifications.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and OISU (IS-U Device Category Configuration).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EG006 error and implement the necessary corrections.