How To Fix EG898 - Create and maintain material reference

EG898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Create and maintain material reference

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a material in IS-U for which no reference
exists.

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?

Create a material master in Materials Management.
To do this, choose <LS>Logistics -> Materials management -> Create
material</>, then <LS>Material -> Create (general) -> Immediately</>.
Enter the required basic data, the plant, the storage location and the
serial numbe profile.
Enter a short text for the material.
Enter the number of the material, the plant and the storage location in
Customizing for <LS>Device Management</> in the help table for material
references.
You must create a material reference in Materials Management for each
client.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG898 - Create and maintain material reference ?

  The SAP error message EG898, which states "Create and maintain material reference," typically occurs when there is an issue related to the material reference in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation or maintenance of materials, especially when dealing with material master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Reference: The error often indicates that a required material reference (such as a material number or a specific type of material) has not been created or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material master settings that prevent the system from recognizing the material reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or maintain material references.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to fail in recognizing the material reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Material Reference:
  
  Navigate to the material master transaction (e.g., MM01 for creating a material).
  Ensure that