How To Fix EWA584 - Specify either a waste OR a waste fraction

EWA584 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Specify either a waste OR a waste fraction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA584 - Specify either a waste OR a waste fraction ?

  The SAP error message EWA584, which states "Specify either a waste OR a waste fraction," typically occurs in the context of waste management or production processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires you to provide either a complete waste quantity or a waste fraction, but not both, or that neither has been specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered any waste information in the relevant fields.
  Conflicting Input: The user has entered both a waste quantity and a waste fraction, which is not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the waste management module in SAP, leading to incorrect validation rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in either the waste quantity or the waste fraction, but not both. If you have entered both, remove one of the entries.
  Review Documentation: Consult the relevant SAP documentation or user manuals to understand the specific requirements for