How To Fix EPROD018 - Device &1, material &2 installed (billing-relevant) in installation &3

EPROD018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPROD - Messages for IS-U Master Data Templates

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Device &1, material &2 installed (billing-relevant) in installation &3

What causes this issue?

A device with the following data was installed in installation &v3&.
Device number &v1&
Device category &v2&
Equipment number &v4&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPROD018 - Device &1, material &2 installed (billing-relevant) in installation &3 ?

  The SAP error message EPROD018 indicates that there is a conflict related to the installation of a device and its associated material in the context of billing. This error typically arises in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module, which is used for managing utility services such as electricity, water, and gas.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EPROD018 is triggered when:
  
  A device (e.g., a meter) is already installed at a specific installation point, and the system detects that the same device or material is being attempted to be installed again.
  The device is marked as billing-relevant, meaning it is linked to billing processes, and the system prevents duplicate installations to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPROD018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Installations:
  
  Verify if the device (material) is already installed at the specified installation point. You can do this by checking the installation data in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Remove or Change the