How To Fix EWA173 - Service area &1 is not permitted

EWA173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Service area &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <DS:GLOS.68ADC3362E45D411AB370060B03C3B0B>service
area</> that has already been entered as a higher-level service area.
Service areas cannot be allocated 2 roles at once.

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?

Enter another service area, that has not been allocated to a route.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA173 - Service area &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message EWA173, which states "Service area &1 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of service area restrictions within the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to access certain functionalities or data that are restricted based on the service area configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Service Area Restrictions: The error is often caused by the configuration of service areas in the system. Each service area may have specific permissions and restrictions, and if a user or process attempts to access a service area that is not permitted for their role or configuration, this error will be triggered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified service area.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the service area settings, leading to the system not recognizing the service area as valid for the current user or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that