How To Fix EG114 - Device cat. &1 of device &2 does not match the category of the dev. group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Device cat. &1 of device &2 does not match the category of the dev. group

What causes this issue?

The basic device category from device category &V1& of device &V2& does
not match the category of the device group.

System Response

Device &V2& cannot be allocated to the device group.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.
&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 EG114 - Device cat. &1 of device &2 does not match the category of the dev. group ?

  The SAP error message EG114 indicates that there is a mismatch between the device category of a specific device and the category defined for the device group it is associated with. This error typically arises in the context of device management, particularly when dealing with output devices like printers.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A device (e.g., a printer) is assigned to a device group that has a different category than that of the device itself.
  The device category defined in the device group does not match the category of the device being assigned or used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Device Configuration:
  
  Go to the device configuration in SAP (Transaction code: SPAD).
  Locate the device that is causing the error and check its device category.
  
  
  
  Check Device Group Configuration:
  
  In the same SPAD transaction, check the configuration of the device group to which the device is assigned.
  Ensure that the device category of the device matches the category defined for the device group.
  
  
  
  Modify Device or Device Group:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you can either:
  
  Change the device category of the device to match the device group.
  Change the device group configuration to accept the device category of the device.
  
  
  
  
  
  Reassign Devices:
  
  If necessary, reassign the device to a different device group that matches its category.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to use the device again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPAD: This is the transaction code for managing output devices in SAP.
  
  
  
  Device Categories:
  
  Device categories can include types such as printers, fax machines, etc. Each category has specific settings and capabilities.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on device management and configuration.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to device configurations in SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EG114 error and ensure that your devices are correctly configured within their respective groups.