How To Fix EG048 - Enter a valid material for the device category

EG048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Enter a valid material for the device category

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a <DS:GLOS.device_category>device category
</> for which no <DS:GLOS.material>material</> exists yet in materials
management.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG048 - Enter a valid material for the device category ?

  The SAP error message EG048 ("Enter a valid material for the device category") typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Materials Management (MM) when a user attempts to create or modify a piece of equipment or a functional location, and the system cannot find a valid material associated with the specified device category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Material Number: The material number entered does not exist in the system or is not valid for the specified device category.
  Device Category Configuration: The device category may not be properly configured to allow the use of certain materials.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being used in the context of the device category.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the material or device category may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Number: Verify that the material number you are trying to enter is