How To Fix EEWA_WA050 - System could not determine identification for favorites

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_WA - Weighing System

• Message number: 050

• Message text: System could not determine identification for favorites

What causes this issue?

The identification for the weighing transaction favorite could not be
determined.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create the number range interval <NP>01</> of the number range object
EWAWA_WFAV.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_WA050 - System could not determine identification for favorites ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_WA050, which states "System could not determine identification for favorites," typically occurs when there is an issue with the user's favorites in the SAP GUI. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing or corrupted entries in the favorites list, issues with user authorizations, or problems with the SAP GUI configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Corrupted Favorites: The favorites list may have become corrupted or contain invalid entries.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain transactions or objects that are saved in their favorites.
  SAP GUI Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP GUI or the user profile.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in retrieving favorites.
  System Updates: Recent updates or changes in the SAP system may have affected the way favorites are handled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Clear and Recreate Favorites:
  
  Go to the favorites list in the SAP GUI.
  Remove any entries that may be causing issues.
  Re-add the necessary transactions or objects to the favorites list.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the transactions or objects in their favorites.
  Consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if needed.
  
  
  
  Reset SAP GUI Settings:
  
  Sometimes, resetting the SAP GUI settings can resolve configuration issues.
  You can do this by deleting the SAP GUI configuration files or resetting the user profile.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Verify that the user profile is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) and SU53 (Authorization Check) to troubleshoot user-related issues.
  SAP GUI Version: Ensure that you are using a compatible version of the SAP GUI, as older versions may have bugs that have been resolved in newer releases.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EEWA_WA050 error and restore functionality to your favorites in SAP.