How To Fix EQ417 - Enter a reference object with a valid category

EQ417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EQ - Cross-IS-U functions

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Enter a reference object with a valid category

What causes this issue?

The reference object for a disconnection document must belong to one of
the following categories:
Business partner
Contract account (IS-U category)
Contract
Connection object
Premise
Installation
Device
You have entered a reference object with another category.

System Response

The disconnection document was not created.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the above categories.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ417 - Enter a reference object with a valid category ?

  The SAP error message EQ417 ("Enter a reference object with a valid category") typically occurs in the context of Equipment or Functional Location management within the SAP system, particularly when you are trying to create or modify an equipment record or functional location and the system requires a reference object.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Reference Object: The system expects a reference object (like a piece of equipment or a functional location) to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  Invalid Category: The reference object provided does not belong to a valid category that the system recognizes or allows for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the categories of reference objects that can be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EQ417 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Reference Object: Ensure that you are entering a