How To Fix EG674 - Error during reading of device category data for device &1 &2 &3 &4

EG674 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 674

• Message text: Error during reading of device category data for device &1 &2 &3 &4

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the reading of the device category data of the
current device

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG674 - Error during reading of device category data for device &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message EG674, which states "Error during reading of device category data for device &1 &2 &3 &4," typically occurs in the context of device management or when working with device categories in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities). This error indicates that there was a problem retrieving the device category data for a specific device.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The device category data for the specified device may be missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the device category data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the device management settings or in the related master data.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database, such as corruption or connectivity problems.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Device Master Data: Verify that the device master