How To Fix EEWA_EL033 - No waste disposal facility types are defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_EL - Message Class for Enhanced Logistics

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No waste disposal facility types are defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

No waste disposal facility types are defined in the implementation
guide.

How to fix this error?

Define waste disposal facility types in Customizing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_EL033 - No waste disposal facility types are defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_EL033 indicates that there are no waste disposal facility types defined in the system's Customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of Environmental Management or Waste Management modules within SAP, where the system requires specific configurations to manage waste disposal processes effectively.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of defined waste disposal facility types in the Customizing settings of the SAP system. This can happen if:
  
  The necessary configuration has not been completed.
  The configuration was deleted or not transported correctly from a development environment to production.
  The user is trying to perform an operation that requires these definitions without them being set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EEWA_EL033 error, you need to define the waste disposal facility types in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Navigate to Waste Management Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Environmental Management -> Waste Management -> Waste Disposal -> Define Waste Disposal Facility Types.
  
  
  
  Define Waste Disposal Facility Types:
  
  In the configuration screen, you can create new entries for waste disposal facility types.
  Fill in the required fields, such as the facility type code and description.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining the facility types, test the process that previously generated the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Environmental Management and Waste Management for more detailed guidance on configuring waste disposal facilities.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are included in a transport request to move them to the production environment.
  User Roles: Ensure that users who need to access waste disposal functionalities have the appropriate roles and authorizations assigned.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation or to check for any additional dependencies that may need to be configured.