How To Fix EWA436 - Virtual attribute &1 in category &2, function module &3 not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Virtual attribute &1 in category &2, function module &3 not possible

What causes this issue?

The virtual attribute &V1& of master data template category &V2& that
has been transferred to the function module &V3& is not designated for
processing this function module.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA436 - Virtual attribute &1 in category &2, function module &3 not possible ?

  The SAP error message EWA436 indicates that there is an issue with a virtual attribute in a specific category and function module. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Data Warehousing (EDW) or Business Warehouse (BW) systems, where virtual attributes are used to enhance data models without physically storing the data.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The virtual attribute may not be correctly configured in the data model or InfoObject.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data types of the virtual attribute and the underlying data may not be compatible.
  Missing Data: The data required to compute the virtual attribute may be missing or not available in the context of the query.
  Function Module Issues: The function module referenced in the error may not be implemented correctly or may have issues that prevent it from processing the virtual attribute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA436 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the virtual attribute in the relevant InfoObject or data model. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Types:
  
  Ensure that the data types of the virtual attribute and the underlying data sources are compatible. If there are mismatches, adjust the data types accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Check if the data required for the virtual attribute is available in the data source. If the data is missing, you may need to load it or adjust the query to ensure the necessary data is included.
  
  
  
  Function Module Debugging:
  
  If the error references a specific function module, check the implementation of that function module. You may need to debug it to identify any issues that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific virtual attribute, function module, or data model for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the components involved. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or SE37 (Function Module) to help you navigate the system and troubleshoot effectively.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EWA436 error in your SAP system.