How To Fix EG098 - Division &1 of device &2 does not match division of device group type

EG098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Division &1 of device &2 does not match division of device group type

What causes this issue?

The division of all devices of a device group must match the group
division.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG098 - Division &1 of device &2 does not match division of device group type ?

  The SAP error message EG098 indicates a mismatch between the division of a device and the division of the device group type in the system. This error typically arises in the context of device management, particularly when dealing with device groups and their associated divisions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A device (e.g., a meter or other equipment) is assigned to a device group that has a different division than the device itself.
  The division of the device is not compatible with the division defined for the device group type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EG098 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Device Division:
  
  Navigate to the device in question and check its division. This can usually be done in the device master data (transaction code IE03 or similar).
  Ensure that the division is correctly assigned based on your organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Check Device Group Type Division:
  
  Review the device group type settings (transaction code OISD or similar) to see what