How To Fix EWA161 - Enter a new service date for the change indicator

EWA161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

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

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the change indicator <ls>Postpone</> or <ls>Recreate</>
but have not entered a new service date.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA161 - Enter a new service date for the change indicator ?

  The SAP error message EWA161, which states "Enter a new service date for the change indicator," typically occurs in the context of service management or maintenance planning within SAP. This error is often related to the need for a valid service date when making changes to a service order, maintenance plan, or similar object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Date: The error usually arises when a user attempts to change a service order or maintenance plan without providing a new service date.
  Change Indicator: The change indicator in SAP indicates that a change has been made to the service order or maintenance plan, and the system requires a new service date to reflect this change.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the change without a valid service date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a New Service Date: When prompted with this error, the primary solution is to enter a valid new service