How To Fix EEWA_WA138 - The tare weight has already been captured. Do you want to overwrite?

EEWA_WA138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_WA - Weighing System

• Message number: 138

• Message text: The tare weight has already been captured. Do you want to overwrite?

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EEWA_WA138 - Details

• The SAP error message EEWA_WA138, which states "The tare weight has already been captured. Do you want to overwrite?" typically occurs in the context of handling weights in logistics or inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with goods movements, deliveries, or weighing processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a tare weight (the weight of an empty container or vehicle) has already been recorded for a specific item or transaction. When you attempt to enter a new tare weight for the same item or transaction, SAP prompts you with this message to confirm whether you want to overwrite the existing tare weight.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Confirm Overwrite: If you indeed want to change the tare weight, you can confirm the overwrite by selecting "Yes" when prompted. This will replace the existing tare weight with the new value you are entering.
  
  
  Check Existing Data: If you do not want to overwrite the existing tare weight, you should check