How To Fix EPROD055 - Register number &1 cannot be used for device category &2

EPROD055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Register number &1 cannot be used for device category &2

What causes this issue?

You want to create a device info record for device category &v2& and
specify the characteristics of register &v1&. However, the device
category is allocated to a register group in which this register does
not exist.

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?

Choose a valid register number.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPROD055 - Register number &1 cannot be used for device category &2 ?

  The SAP error message EPROD055 indicates that there is an issue with the registration number being used for a specific device category. This error typically arises in the context of device management or product registration within SAP systems, particularly in industries like utilities or manufacturing where devices are tracked and managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Register number &1 cannot be used for device category &2" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Device Category: The register number you are trying to use is not compatible with the specified device category. Each device category in SAP has specific requirements and constraints regarding the types of registers that can be associated with it.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain register numbers with specific device categories. This could be due to incorrect settings in the device type configuration or master data.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: