How To Fix EWA166 - Enter a key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Enter a key date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA166 - Enter a key date ?

  The SAP error message EWA166 "Enter a key date" typically occurs when a user is trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a specific date input, but the date has not been provided. This error is common in various SAP modules, especially in reporting and analysis transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the absence of a required key date in the input fields of the transaction or report. The key date is often necessary for the system to filter or retrieve data accurately based on the specified timeframe.
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA166 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction/Report: Determine which transaction or report you are trying to execute when you encounter the error.
  
  
  Locate the Key Date Field: Look for the field labeled