How To Fix EG406 - Function class &1 is not permitted for division category &2

EG406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Function class &1 is not permitted for division category &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a <DS:GLOS.function_class>function class</> with a
<DS:GLOS.division category>division category</> that corresponds to the
<DS:GLOS.device_category>device category</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG406 - Function class &1 is not permitted for division category &2 ?

  The SAP error message EG406 indicates that there is an issue with the function class being used in relation to the division category in your SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or similar modules where function classes and division categories are defined for various operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "EG406 Function class &1 is not permitted for division category &2" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The function class you are trying to use is not allowed for the specified division category. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict certain function classes from being used with specific division categories.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the specified function class and division category.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong