How To Fix EG013 - You can only allocate an IS-U material to a piece of IS-U equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You can only allocate an IS-U material to a piece of IS-U equipment

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to allocate a non-IS-U <DS:GLOS.material>material</>
to a piece of IS-U equipment (<DS:GLOS.device_category>device
category</>)

System Response

This allocation could not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the material you have allocated is correct or select
another equipment category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG013 - You can only allocate an IS-U material to a piece of IS-U equipment ?

  The SAP error message EG013, which states "You can only allocate an IS-U material to a piece of IS-U equipment," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a material that is not recognized as an IS-U material to a piece of IS-U equipment.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to allocate may not be defined as an IS-U material in the system. IS-U materials are specifically configured for utility processes.
  Equipment Type: The equipment you are trying to allocate the material to may not be set up correctly or may not be compatible with the material type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the allocation of the material to the equipment.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the material or the equipment may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify that the material you are trying to allocate is indeed an IS-U material. You can do this by checking the material master data in the SAP system.
  Review Equipment Type: Ensure that the equipment type is compatible with the material type you are trying to allocate. Check the configuration settings for both the material and the equipment.
  Correct Master Data: If there are issues with the master data, correct them. This may involve updating the material master or the equipment master data.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP IS-U configuration team to ensure that the settings are correct for both materials and equipment.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the allocation. Sometimes, lack of permissions can lead to unexpected errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), IE03 (Display Equipment), or IE02 (Change Equipment) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP IS-U documentation for more details on material and equipment management within the module.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.