How To Fix EWA160 - Enter a change indicator for the new date &1

EWA160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Enter a change indicator for the new date &1

What causes this issue?

You have entered a new service date but have not chosen a change
indicator.

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?

Choose either <ls>Postpone</> or <ls>Recreate</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EWA160 - Details

• The SAP error message EWA160, which states "Enter a change indicator for the new date &1," typically occurs in the context of managing changes to dates in certain SAP transactions or processes, such as in the context of change management or scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to change a date in a transaction without specifying a change indicator. The change indicator is a required field that tells the system how the date is being modified (e.g., whether it is a new date, a cancellation, or a postponement). If this indicator is not provided, the system cannot process the change, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or process you are working on when the error occurs.
  
  
  Locate the Change Indicator Field: Look for the field labeled "Change Indicator" or similar in the transaction screen. This field may be labeled