How To Fix EG411 - No material exists for device category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 411

• Message text: No material exists for device category &1

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& does not exist in Materials Management. As a result,
there is no IS-U device category either.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG411 - No material exists for device category &1 ?

  The SAP error message EG411 "No material exists for device category &1" typically occurs in the context of device management or when working with equipment and materials in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a material associated with the specified device category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Record: The most common cause is that there is no material master record created for the specified device category.
  Incorrect Device Category: The device category specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the device category and the material master.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material associated with the device category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the Material Master transaction (MM01) and create a new material for the specified device category.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Device Category Configuration:
  
  Verify that the device category is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for device categories.
  Ensure that the device category is linked to the appropriate material type.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no missing links between the device category and the material master.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material master records.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to device management and material master records for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  IE01 (Create Equipment)
  IE02 (Change Equipment)
  IE03 (Display Equipment)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA (General Material Data)
  MAST (Material to BOM Link)
  EQUI (Equipment Master Data)
  ILOA (Equipment Location Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.