How To Fix EWA043 - No service frequency exists for the selection criteria chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: No service frequency exists for the selection criteria chosen

What causes this issue?

No service frequency, or active service frequency, was found with the
selection parameters you entered.

System Response

The waste disposal orders could not be generated because no objects were
found for the selection parameters.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that active service frequencies exist for your parameters. Change
the parameters, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA043 - No service frequency exists for the selection criteria chosen ?

  The SAP error message EWA043 ("No service frequency exists for the selection criteria chosen") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Plant Maintenance (PM) modules. This error indicates that the system could not find a service frequency that matches the selection criteria you have provided when trying to create or process a maintenance plan or task.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Frequency: The most common cause is that there is no defined service frequency for the maintenance plan or task you are trying to create or execute.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing service frequencies in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the maintenance planning settings that prevent the system from finding the appropriate service frequency.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the maintenance plan or task.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Frequency Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code IP01 (Create Maintenance Plan) or IP02 (Change Maintenance Plan).
  Verify that the service frequency is correctly defined for the maintenance plan you are working with.
  Ensure that the frequency settings (e.g., time-based, performance-based) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that they align with the existing service frequencies.
  If you are using a specific date or time frame, make sure that it falls within the range of defined service frequencies.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Service Frequency:
  
  If no service frequency exists, you may need to create one. Use transaction code IP03 (Display Maintenance Plan) to see existing frequencies and IP01 to create new ones.
  Ensure that the service frequency is active and correctly linked to the maintenance plan.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the equipment or functional location associated with the maintenance plan. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring maintenance plans and service frequencies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IP01, IP02, IP03, and IP10 (for maintenance item management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to SAP PM/EAM for best practices in maintenance planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EWA043 error and implement a solution to resolve it.