How To Fix EG107 - Device &1 cannot be included because device allocations exist

EG107 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Device &1 cannot be included because device allocations exist

What causes this issue?

Device &V1& is allocated to device &V2& (equipment number &V3&).

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries and if necessary terminate the device allocation.
&FURTHER_HINTS&
For further information, see the online help for the following fields:
<DS:DE.DEVGRP>Device group</>
<DS:DE.DEVGRPTYP>Group type</>
<DS:DE.DEVGRPCAT>Group category</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG107 - Device &1 cannot be included because device allocations exist ?

  The SAP error message EG107 indicates that a specific device (in this case, represented by &1) cannot be included in a certain operation or process because there are existing device allocations associated with it. This typically occurs in scenarios involving device management, such as when trying to allocate or reallocate devices in a system where they are already assigned to other tasks or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Allocations: The device is currently allocated to another task, process, or user, preventing it from being included in the new operation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the inclusion of devices that have active allocations.
  System Locking: The device might be locked by another transaction or user session, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Allocations: Review the current allocations for the device in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays device allocations.
  Release Allocations: If the device is