How To Fix EG016 - No device info records allowed for device category &1

EG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No device info records allowed for device category &1

What causes this issue?

You are not permitted to create <DS:GLOS.GerSteinfosatz>Device Info
Records</> for this <DS:GLOS.GerStetyp>Device Category</>.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and if necessary choose a different device category.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG016 - No device info records allowed for device category &1 ?

  The SAP error message EG016, which states "No device info records allowed for device category &1," typically occurs in the context of device management within SAP, particularly when dealing with device categories in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the device category specified in the error message.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Device Category: The device category specified in the error message does not allow for device information records. This could be due to the configuration settings in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The device category may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to create or manage device information records.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the device category, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for device categories in SAP (Transaction code: