How To Fix EUI071 - First delete device allocations of point of delivery for installation &1

EUI071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EUI - Messages for Point of Delivery

• Message number: 071

• Message text: First delete device allocations of point of delivery for installation &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EUI071 - First delete device allocations of point of delivery for installation &1 ?

  The SAP error message EUI071 indicates that there are existing device allocations for a point of delivery (POD) associated with a specific installation, and these allocations need to be deleted before you can proceed with the desired operation (such as deleting or modifying the installation).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action on an installation (like deleting or changing it) that is currently linked to one or more devices. In SAP, a point of delivery is typically associated with devices (like meters) that measure consumption, and these devices must be unallocated before you can modify the installation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Device Allocations:
  
  Use transaction codes like EL31 (Display Device) or EL30 (Display Installation) to check the device allocations for the specified installation.
  
  
  
  Delete Device Allocations:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., EL02 for changing device allocations).
  Locate the device allocations associated with the installation.
  Delete or