How To Fix EWA168 - Enter data in required entry field &1

EWA168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Enter data in required entry field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA168 - Enter data in required entry field &1 ?

  The SAP error message EWA168 "Enter data in required entry field &1" typically indicates that a mandatory field in a transaction or program has not been filled out. This error is common in various SAP modules when the system expects certain information to be provided before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that a required field (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been filled in. This could be due to user oversight or a misunderstanding of which fields are mandatory.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the transaction or the underlying data model may require certain fields to be filled that are not clearly marked as mandatory.
  User Authorizations: In some cases, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or fill in certain fields, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Field: Look at the error message closely. The placeholder &1 will be replaced with the name of