How To Fix EWF016 - Specify a key for the target configuration

EWF016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EWF - Front office

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Specify a key for the target configuration

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to copy or rename front office configuration "&V1&".
However, you have not specified a key for the target. Copying or
renaming requires a new target key.

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?

Either specify a new key as the target for copying or renaming, or
cancel the function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWF016 - Specify a key for the target configuration ?

  The SAP error message EWF016, which states "Specify a key for the target configuration," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar configuration scenarios where a target configuration is expected but not provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  A required key or identifier for a target configuration is missing or not specified in the transaction or configuration settings.
  The system is expecting a specific configuration key to be defined for processing, but it has not been provided by the user or is incorrectly configured.
  There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWF016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the target configuration is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP EWM or the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Specify