How To Fix EG770 - Device category not possible because division does not correspond

EG770 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 770

• Message text: Device category not possible because division does not correspond

What causes this issue?

You have specified a device category for the lot to be compiled.

System Response

The lot and device category have different divisions.

How to fix this error?

Enter a device category with a division that matches the division of
the lot.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EG770 - Details

• The SAP error message EG770 ("Device category not possible because division does not correspond") typically occurs in the context of material management or production planning when there is a mismatch between the device category and the division assigned to a particular material or product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Division Mismatch: The division assigned to the material does not match the device category that is being used. Each device category is usually linked to specific divisions, and if there is a discrepancy, this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to this error. This could involve settings in the material master or device master records.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, particularly in the views related to sales organization and distribution channels.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the division assigned to