How To Fix EG424 - Caution: this changes a critical attribute of the device category

EG424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Caution: this changes a critical attribute of the device category

What causes this issue?

You are changing a critical attribute of the device category.
<ZH>Example:</>
You selected the <LS>Only devices permitted</> setting and you have not
yet created any devices. You can still change the setting to <LS>Only
device info records permitted</>.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that no device master records are created at the same time in a
parallel session or by a third party.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG424 - Caution: this changes a critical attribute of the device category ?

  The SAP error message EG424, which states "Caution: this changes a critical attribute of the device category," typically occurs in the context of managing device categories in SAP, particularly in the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Customer Service (CS) modules. This message is a warning rather than a hard error, indicating that the change you are attempting to make could have significant implications for the system's behavior or data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to change a critical attribute of a device category that could affect how the system processes data related to that device. Critical attributes may include settings that define how the device is used, its classification, or its integration with other modules. Changing these attributes can lead to inconsistencies or unexpected behavior in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Changes: Before proceeding with the change, carefully review the implications of modifying the critical attribute. Understand how it