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

EG006 - Overview

• 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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