How To Fix EG014 - An IS-U material cannot be allocated to a non-IS-U piece of equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 014

• Message text: An IS-U material cannot be allocated to a non-IS-U piece of equipment

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The action cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG014 - An IS-U material cannot be allocated to a non-IS-U piece of equipment ?

  The SAP error message EG014, which states "An IS-U material cannot be allocated to a non-IS-U piece of 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 specific to the IS-U module to a piece of equipment that is not recognized as part of the IS-U system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Mismatch: The material you are trying to allocate is defined as an IS-U material, but the equipment you are trying to allocate it to is not set up in the IS-U context.
  Configuration Issues: The equipment may not be properly configured in the system to recognize IS-U materials.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data for either the material or the equipment.
  
  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.
  Check Equipment Type: Ensure that the equipment you are trying to allocate the material to is set up as an IS-U piece of equipment. You can check the equipment master data to confirm this.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the equipment and materials are correctly defined and linked to the IS-U module.
  Use Correct Equipment: If the equipment is not meant to be an IS-U piece of equipment, consider using a different piece of equipment that is compatible with the IS-U materials.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to IS-U materials and equipment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to material and equipment management in IS-U, such as MM01 (Create Material), IE01 (Create Equipment), and others.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the allocation of materials to equipment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in the IS-U module for further assistance.