How To Fix EG095 - Device &1 is not from basic device category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Device &1 is not from basic device category &2

What causes this issue?

System Response

The system could not find a device with the data you have specified.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG095 - Device &1 is not from basic device category &2 ?

  The SAP error message EG095 indicates that there is a mismatch between the device type and the basic device category in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to assign a device (like a printer or a communication device) that does not belong to the expected basic device category.
  Cause:
  
  Device Type Mismatch: The device you are trying to use is not compatible with the basic device category defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The device may not be properly configured in the SAP system, or the device type may not be correctly assigned to the basic device category.
  Incorrect Device Assignment: The device might have been assigned to a different category than what is expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Device Configuration:
  
  Go to the device configuration in SAP (transaction code SPAD).
  Verify that the device type is correctly assigned to the basic device category.
  Ensure that the device type is compatible with the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Basic Device Categories:
  
  Check the basic device categories in the system to ensure that the device type you are using is included in the correct category.
  You can do this by navigating to the device type settings in SPAD and reviewing the configuration.
  
  
  
  Reassign Device Type:
  
  If the device type is incorrect, you may need to reassign it to the correct basic device category.
  This can be done in the device configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on device types and categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPAD (Spool Administration) is the primary transaction for managing devices in SAP.
  Device Types: Device types define the characteristics of the devices (e.g., printers) and must be correctly configured to avoid errors.
  Basic Device Categories: These categories help in classifying devices based on their functionalities and capabilities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EG095 error and ensure that your devices are correctly configured in the SAP system.