How To Fix EWA605 - Guarantor category &1 is not available in this system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Guarantor category &1 is not available in this system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA605 - Guarantor category &1 is not available in this system ?

  The SAP error message EWA605, which states "Guarantor category &1 is not available in this system," typically occurs in the context of financial or insurance modules where guarantor categories are used to classify different types of guarantors (e.g., individuals, organizations, etc.). This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified guarantor category in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified guarantor category (represented by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided for the guarantor category may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly set up or has recently undergone a transport, the necessary configuration for the guarantor category may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the guarantor category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Navigate to the section where guarantor categories are defined and verify if the category exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the guarantor category to ensure it is correct and matches the defined categories in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the system has recently undergone changes, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the guarantor category. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure guarantor categories.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.