How To Fix EG403 - For material &1, an IS-U device category must be created first

EG403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 403

• Message text: For material &1, an IS-U device category must be created first

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create <DS:GLOS.equipment>equipment</> for
<DS:GLOS.material>material</> &V1&. No <DS:GLOS.cevice_category>device
category</> has been created for this material in the Utilties Industry
(IS-U) component.

System Response

According to the serial number profile in the material, material &V1&
is relevant to IS-U. However, no IS-U device category exists for this
material.
Processing is canceled to avoid inconsistent data.

How to fix this error?

Do not enter the serial number and create the <DS:TRAN.EG01>device
category</> in IS-U device management.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG403 - For material &1, an IS-U device category must be created first ?

  The SAP error message EG403 indicates that for a specific material (denoted by &1), an IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) device category must be created before you can proceed with certain operations related to that material. This error typically arises in the context of utilities management, where materials are linked to devices that measure consumption (like electricity, water, or gas).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a device category to be defined for the material in question before it can be used in processes related to utility management. This is often necessary for functionalities such as billing, device management, or reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EG403 error, you need to create the required IS-U device category for the specified material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the IS-U Device Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration path for IS-U device categories. This is usually found under:SPRO ->