How To Fix EWA009 - You cannot maintain a service date for installation &1

EWA009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You cannot maintain a service date for installation &1

What causes this issue?

No valid operand could be found for installation &v1&.
You can only specify a service date if the installation has a valid
combination of operand and reference value. The operand must have
operand category <LS>REFVALUE (reference value)</> and reference value
type <LS>Container</>. A container must also be allocated to the
reference value.

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?

Enter a valid operand for the existing installation in the installation
facts.
If the operand is not valid until a later date, you must only change
the key date of the service frequency.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA009 - You cannot maintain a service date for installation &1 ?

  The SAP error message EWA009, which states "You cannot maintain a service date for installation &1," typically occurs in the context of service management or maintenance processing within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the service date for a specific installation, which is identified by the installation number (&1).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Status of the Installation: The installation might be in a status that does not allow for changes to the service date. For example, if the installation is marked as completed or archived, you may not be able to maintain the service date.
  
  
  Date Constraints: There may be restrictions on the service date based on business rules or configuration settings. For instance, the service date might need to fall within a specific range or cannot be set to a past date.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to