How To Fix EWA176 - Field &1 is a quantity field and requires an entry in field &2

EWA176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Field &1 is a quantity field and requires an entry in field &2

What causes this issue?

Field &v1& cannot be allocated to a confirmation category without field
&v2&.

System Response

The system did not save the settings.

How to fix this error?

Allocate field &v2&- for the unit of volume/measurement- to the
confirmation category.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA176 - Field &1 is a quantity field and requires an entry in field &2 ?

  The SAP error message EWA176 indicates that there is an issue with data entry in a transaction or program where a quantity field is expected to have a value, but it is either empty or incorrectly filled. The message typically specifies two fields: &1 represents the quantity field, and &2 represents the related field that requires an entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value: The quantity field (&1) is left blank when it should contain a numeric value.
  Incorrect Data Type: The value entered in the quantity field may not be a valid number (e.g., text or special characters).
  Validation Rules: There may be specific validation rules in place that require certain fields to be filled based on the context of the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that enforce mandatory fields incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the quantity field (&1) is filled with a valid numeric value. If it is a decimal