How To Fix EG160 - Device &2, material number &1 and equipment number &3: Invalid seal code

EG160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Device &2, material number &1 and equipment number &3: Invalid seal code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG160 - Device &2, material number &1 and equipment number &3: Invalid seal code ?

  The SAP error message EG160 indicates an issue related to the seal code for a specific material and equipment combination. This error typically arises in the context of logistics, particularly in industries that deal with sealed containers or equipment, such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or food and beverage.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EG160 is triggered when:
  
  Invalid Seal Code: The seal code entered for the specified material number and equipment number does not match the expected format or is not recognized by the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the material or equipment, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for handling seal codes may not be set up correctly, leading to validation failures.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered the seal code incorrectly, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EG160 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify Seal Code: Check