How To Fix EWA071 - The contract &1 does not exist in the database. Please save.

EWA071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: The contract &1 does not exist in the database. Please save.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA071 - The contract &1 does not exist in the database. Please save. ?

  The SAP error message EWA071, which states "The contract &1 does not exist in the database. Please save," typically occurs in the context of contract management or when working with contract-related transactions in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Contract: The contract number you are trying to access or modify does not exist in the database. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect contract number.
  Data Deletion: The contract may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable in the current database.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the contract, leading to the system not being able to retrieve it.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database connection or integrity, causing the system to not find the contract.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: You might be using the wrong transaction code or navigating incorrectly within