How To Fix EWA037 - The sequence already exists

EWA037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: The sequence already exists

What causes this issue?

You have entered a number for the sequence that already exists.

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?

Move the service to another position in the route. You have the
following options:
Choose a number for your route that has not yet been assigned.
Move the existing sequences in your route.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA037 - The sequence already exists ?

  The SAP error message EWA037, which states "The sequence already exists," typically occurs in the context of database operations, particularly when dealing with sequences in the database. This error indicates that an attempt was made to create a sequence that already exists in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Sequence Creation: The most common cause of this error is that there is an attempt to create a sequence with a name that already exists in the database.
  Database Migration or Upgrade: If you are migrating or upgrading your database, the sequences may have been created previously, leading to conflicts.
  Development or Testing Environment: In development or testing environments, sequences may be created multiple times without proper cleanup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Sequences: Before creating a new sequence, check the existing sequences in the database to ensure that the sequence name you want to use is not already taken. You can do this by querying the database catalog or using