How To Fix EWA836 - Service type &1 is allocated to different service category than in order

EWA836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Service type &1 is allocated to different service category than in order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA836 - Service type &1 is allocated to different service category than in order ?

  The SAP error message EWA836 indicates that there is a mismatch between the service type allocated to a service category in the system and the service type defined in the order. This typically occurs in the context of service management or service order processing within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Service Type Mismatch: The service type assigned to a service order does not match the service category that is defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the service master data or service category settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying service orders can lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA836 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Service Order:
  
  Review the service order in question and verify the service type assigned to it.
  Ensure that the service type corresponds to the correct service category.
  
  
  
  Review Service Master Data:
  
  Go to the service master data