How To Fix EG367 - Specify either periodic replacement year, max. number of devices, or lot

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 367

• Message text: Specify either periodic replacement year, max. number of devices, or lot

What causes this issue?

You have made <ZH>none</> of the following entries:
Periodic replacment year
Maximum number of devices
Sample devices or spare sample devices for lots

System Response

The system cannot create any work orders.

How to fix this error?

Make at least one of the entries above.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG367 - Specify either periodic replacement year, max. number of devices, or lot ?

  The SAP error message EG367 indicates that there is a requirement to specify either the periodic replacement year, the maximum number of devices, or the lot in the context of equipment or maintenance planning. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance management, particularly when dealing with equipment that requires periodic maintenance or replacement.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you are trying to create or modify a maintenance plan, equipment, or a similar object in SAP, and the system requires specific parameters to be defined. The absence of these parameters leads to the error message. The parameters in question are:
  
  Periodic Replacement Year: This indicates how often the equipment should be replaced.
  Max. Number of Devices: This specifies the maximum number of devices that can be managed under a particular maintenance plan.
  Lot: This refers to a specific quantity or batch of items that are managed together.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that at least one of the required parameters is specified in the relevant configuration or master data. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Equipment or Maintenance Plan: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., IL02 for equipment or IP01 for maintenance plans).
  
  
  Check the Parameters: Look for fields related to periodic replacement, maximum number of devices, or lot size. Ensure that at least one of these fields is filled out.
  
  
  Enter the Required Information:
  
  If you are dealing with equipment, specify the periodic replacement year if applicable.
  If you are working with a maintenance plan, ensure that the maximum number of devices is set if it is relevant to your scenario.
  If applicable, enter the lot size.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the necessary information, save your changes and try to execute the action again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IL01 (Create Equipment), IL02 (Change Equipment), IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan), and IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed descriptions of the fields and their implications in maintenance planning.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to equipment or maintenance plans.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after entering the required information, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EG367 error and proceed with your maintenance planning activities in SAP.