How To Fix EWA172 - Confirmation field & does not exits on the object level (item)

EWA172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Confirmation field & does not exits on the object level (item)

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EWA172 - Details

• The SAP error message EWA172, which states "Confirmation field & does not exist on the object level (item)," typically occurs in the context of production orders, confirmations, or related processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific confirmation field that is expected to be present at the item level of the object being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The confirmation field may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the relevant configuration tables or transaction codes.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being processed may not support the confirmation field in question. For example, if you are trying to confirm a production order item that does not have the necessary fields defined.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly implemented, leading to the absence of the expected confirmation field.
  Data Inconsistency: