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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 unassign the devices from the installation.
  
  
  
  Confirm Deletion:
  
  After deleting the device allocations, confirm that there are no remaining allocations for the installation by rechecking with the display transaction.
  
  
  
  Retry the Original Action:
  
  Once the device allocations have been successfully deleted, you can retry the original action that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  EL01: Display Installation
  EL02: Change Installation
  EL30: Display Installation
  EL31: Display Device
  EL32: Change Device
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing installations and devices in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete device allocations, as this may require specific roles or permissions within your SAP environment.
  
  
  Backup: It is advisable to back up any relevant data before making changes to installations or device allocations to prevent data loss.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EUI071 error and proceed with your intended operations in SAP.