How To Fix EWA188 - Enter a correction indicator first

EWA188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Enter a correction indicator first

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a correction indicator on the factory calendar
level.

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 a correction indicator.
Now, when you generate the non-work days, the system transfers the
correction indicator to the non-workdays, where the indicator can also
be overwritten.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA188 - Enter a correction indicator first ?

  The SAP error message EWA188, which states "Enter a correction indicator first," typically occurs in the context of making changes to a document or transaction in SAP where a correction indicator is required. This error is often encountered in modules like Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) when users attempt to post or modify entries without specifying a correction indicator.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a correction indicator to be specified before proceeding with the transaction. The correction indicator is used to identify that the entry being made is a correction of a previous entry, which is important for maintaining accurate financial records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA188 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or document you are trying to modify or post.
  
  
  Locate the Correction Indicator Field: In the transaction screen, look for a field labeled "Correction Indicator" or similar. This field may be located in the header