How To Fix EWA072 - Contract item &1 on contract &2 does not exist. Please save.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Contract item &1 on contract &2 does not exist. Please save.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA072 - Contract item &1 on contract &2 does not exist. Please save. ?

  The SAP error message EWA072 indicates that a specific contract item does not exist for the given contract number. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or when trying to process transactions related to contracts in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Contract Item: The contract item specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The item was deleted or never created.
  A typographical error in the contract item number.
  The contract itself is not active or has been archived.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or incorrect references.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the contract item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Contract and Item:
  
  Check the contract number and item number for accuracy. Ensure that they are correctly entered.
  Use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) to verify if the contract and item exist.
  
  
  
  Check Contract Status:
  
  Ensure that the contract is active and not archived or deleted. If it has been archived, you may need to retrieve it or create a new contract.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Items:
  
  If the contract item does not exist, you may need to create it. Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., ME31K for creating contracts) to add the missing item.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the contract. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for contract management, such as:
  
  ME31K - Create Contract
  ME32K - Change Contract
  ME33K - Display Contract
  ME3K - Display Contract Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for contract management to understand the processes and requirements for creating and managing contracts.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the system logs or error logs for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EWA072 error and implement a solution to resolve it.