How To Fix EWA241 - Error in automation data: service type not maintained

EWA241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Error in automation data: service type not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA241 - Error in automation data: service type not maintained ?

  The SAP error message EWA241, which states "Error in automation data: service type not maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP EarlyWatch Alert (EWA) reports. This error indicates that there is a missing or incorrectly configured service type in the automation data for the EWA report generation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Type: The service type that is supposed to be used for the EWA report is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the EWA or the specific service type.
  System Updates: Changes or updates to the system might have led to the service type being unmaintained or removed.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access or modify the service type settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) and check if the relevant service type is maintained.
  Ensure that the service type is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Service Type:
  
  If the