How To Fix EG251 - IS-U devices can only be transferred within the current time slice

EG251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 251

• Message text: IS-U devices can only be transferred within the current time slice

What causes this issue?

IS-U device postings can only be transferred within the current time
slice. Device &V1& for material &V2& is not in the current time slice
on the posting date.

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct your entries as necessary, or cancel the changes to
the devices.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG251 - IS-U devices can only be transferred within the current time slice ?

  The SAP error message EG251, which states "IS-U devices can only be transferred within the current time slice," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module when dealing with device management and data transfer processes. This error indicates that there is an attempt to transfer a device (like a meter) outside of its valid time slice, which is a defined period during which the device's data is considered valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Slice Issue: The device you are trying to transfer is not valid for the time slice you are currently working in. Each device in IS-U is associated with a specific time slice, and transfers can only occur if the device is valid for that slice.
  Incorrect Date/Time: The date or time you are using for the transfer may not align with the device's validity period.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the device master data