How To Fix EWA604 - Specify a guarantor category

EWA604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Specify a guarantor category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA604 - Specify a guarantor category ?

  The SAP error message EWA604, which states "Specify a guarantor category," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or processes where a guarantor is required but has not been properly defined or categorized in the system. This error is often encountered in modules related to financial accounting, treasury, or contract management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Guarantor Category: The transaction or document you are trying to process requires a guarantor category, but it has not been specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize or allow for the selection of a guarantor category.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the guarantor category was overlooked or incorrectly filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA604 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Guarantor Category:
  
  Go back to the transaction or document where the error occurred.
  Look for a field labeled "Guarantor Category"