How To Fix EG065 - Device &3 (= serial number) is not valid from &1 to &2

EG065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Device &3 (= serial number) is not valid from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to find a <DS:DE.GERAET>device</> device with serial
number &V3& for the period specified.

System Response

The system could not find the desired dates.

How to fix this error?

Check the period and/or the device number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG065 - Device &3 (= serial number) is not valid from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message EG065 indicates that a specific device (identified by its serial number) is not valid for the specified time period. This error typically arises in the context of equipment management or asset management within SAP, particularly when dealing with maintenance plans, equipment records, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EG065 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Time Period: The device (equipment) is not valid for the specified date range. This could mean that the equipment was either not yet created, was decommissioned, or was in a different status during that time.
  Incorrect Configuration: The device may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in its validity period.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the data entry, such as incorrect dates or serial numbers.
  Status Changes: The status of the device may have changed (e.g., it was marked as inactive or retired) during the specified time