How To Fix EEWA_EL170 - Only active facilities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_EL - Message Class for Enhanced Logistics

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Only active facilities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_EL170 - Only active facilities ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_EL170 "Only active facilities" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with facility management or environmental compliance. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a facility that is not currently marked as active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Facility: The facility you are trying to work with is not active. This could be due to it being deactivated in the system or not properly set up.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an inactive facility is being referenced.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be correctly set to recognize the facility as active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Facility Status: 
  
  Go to the facility management section in SAP and verify the status of the facility in question. Ensure that it is marked as active.
  If the facility is inactive, you may need to activate it through the appropriate transaction code (e.g., using transaction code EHS0 or similar, depending on your version).
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries: 
  
  Double-check the data entries in the transaction or report you are trying to execute. Ensure that you are referencing the correct facility.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: 
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings related to facility management in SAP. Ensure that the settings allow for the facility to be recognized as active.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the facility status. Sometimes, user roles can restrict access to certain functionalities.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EHS0 for managing EHS data, or EHS_FACILITY for facility management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EHS documentation for more detailed information on facility management and the requirements for facilities to be considered active.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EEWA_EL170 error and implement a solution to resolve it.