How To Fix EWA025 - Compaction factor only possible for compactor

EWA025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Compaction factor only possible for compactor

What causes this issue?

You can only specify a compaction factor when the container or vehicle
construction type involved is a compactor (container with the capacity
to compact the waste).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA025 - Compaction factor only possible for compactor ?

  The SAP error message EWA025, which states "Compaction factor only possible for compactor," typically occurs in the context of data archiving or database management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or execution of a compaction process, which is intended to optimize storage by reducing the size of data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The compaction factor may not be set correctly in the system configuration. This can happen if the parameters for the compaction process are not properly defined.
  Wrong Context: The error may arise if the compaction factor is being applied in a context where it is not applicable, such as trying to apply it to a non-compactor object.
  Missing Authorization: Sometimes, the user executing the compaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  System State: The system may be in a state where compaction cannot be performed, such as during a backup or when