How To Fix MSGC_SE_EAM109 - Enter Installation Point or Individual Material with category code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGC_SE_EAM - EAM messages for services

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Enter Installation Point or Individual Material with category code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM109 - Enter Installation Point or Individual Material with category code ?

  The SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM109 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module. This error indicates that the system requires either an installation point or an individual material with a specific category code to proceed with the operation you are attempting.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a maintenance order, notification, or another related document, and the system expects an installation point or a specific material to be specified.
  The required fields for installation point or material are either left blank or incorrectly filled.
  The category code for the material or installation point is not defined or does not match the expected values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSGC_SE_EAM109 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that you have entered the installation point or individual material in the relevant fields. If you are working with a maintenance order, make sure that the "Installation Point" or "Material" fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Verify Category Code: If you are using a material, check that the category code associated with the material is correct and matches the expected values in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master record and checking the category code.
  Ensuring that the material is correctly classified and has the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are an SAP administrator or have access to configuration settings, review the configuration for the EAM module to ensure that the installation points and materials are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for category codes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the fields and requirements for the transaction you are working with.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the installation points or materials.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EAM, such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and IW21 (Create Notification).
  Material Master: Understand how to navigate and manage the material master records (transaction code MM01 for creation, MM02 for changes).
  Installation Points: Learn about installation points and their significance in asset management within SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.