How To Fix EWA466 - Maintain a waste quantity in the service frequency waste data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Maintain a waste quantity in the service frequency waste data

What causes this issue?

You have chosen <LS>create waste disposal order</> as contract
relevance. As a result, the expected waste quantity is updated in the
units you have selected. You have not entered an expected waste
quantity for waste &V1&, however.

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 waste quantity or select <LS>create waste disposal order
without quantity update</> as order relevance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA466 - Maintain a waste quantity in the service frequency waste data ?

  The SAP error message EWA466, which states "Maintain a waste quantity in the service frequency waste data," typically occurs in the context of waste management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with service frequency data for waste disposal or management.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a waste quantity to be defined for a specific service frequency in the waste management module, but it has not been maintained. This could happen due to:
  
  Missing Data: The waste quantity has not been entered for the service frequency in the waste data configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The service frequency settings may not be properly configured to include waste quantities.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the waste quantity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA466 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Waste Data Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Go to the waste management section and locate the service frequency settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Waste Quantity:
  
  Find the specific service frequency for which the error is occurring.
  Ensure that a waste quantity is defined for that service frequency. This may involve entering a numeric value that represents the quantity of waste associated with that frequency.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Review other related configurations to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing data that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required waste quantity, save your changes and exit the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to execute the process again that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), IW31/IW32 (for work order management), or any specific transaction related to waste management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to waste management and service frequency settings for more detailed guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EWA466 error and maintain the necessary waste quantity in your SAP system.