How To Fix EWA005 - Specify a storage location for plant &1

EWA005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EWA - IS-U-WA: Waste Management

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Specify a storage location for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA005 - Specify a storage location for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message EWA005, which states "Specify a storage location for plant &1," typically occurs when a storage location has not been defined for a specific plant in the system. This error is often encountered during inventory management or when trying to perform transactions that require a storage location to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Storage Location: The primary cause of this error is that the storage location for the specified plant has not been set up in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or plant settings.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered data incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing the storage location.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA005 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Location Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Logistics > Material Management > Inventory Management and Physical Inventory > Define Storage Locations.
  Ensure that the storage location is defined for the