How To Fix EWA190 - Select a confirmation category to be the standard confirmation category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Select a confirmation category to be the standard confirmation category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA190 - Select a confirmation category to be the standard confirmation category ?

  The SAP error message EWA190, which states "Select a confirmation category to be the standard confirmation category," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with confirmation categories in production or project management scenarios. This error indicates that the system requires a default confirmation category to be set, but none has been defined.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The standard confirmation category has not been defined in the system settings.
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to set or modify the confirmation categories.
  System Settings: The configuration settings for confirmation categories may not be properly maintained in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA190 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Standard Confirmation Category:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Follow the path: Production ? Confirmation ? Define Confirmation Categories.
  Here, you can define a confirmation category and set it as the standard category.
  
  
  
  Set the Standard Confirmation Category:
  
  In the same configuration area, ensure that you select one of the defined confirmation categories as the standard confirmation category.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the confirmation categories. This may involve checking roles and permissions assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Confirmation Categories: These are used in various SAP modules (like Production Planning, Project System, etc.) to categorize different types of confirmations (e.g., goods receipt, production completion).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO11N (for production confirmations) or CATS (for time confirmations) depending on your specific use case.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on confirmation categories and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional system-specific configurations or issues at play.