How To Fix EWA091 - Business partner &1 is already allocated to container &2 on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Business partner &1 is already allocated to container &2 on &3

What causes this issue?

The business partner you have selected is already sharing a portion of
the container during the period selected. You cannot allocate the
business partner again.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA091 - Business partner &1 is already allocated to container &2 on &3 ?

  The SAP error message EWA091 indicates that a business partner (BP) is already allocated to a specific container on a given date. This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an attempt to assign a business partner to a container that is already occupied by another business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The business partner you are trying to assign is already linked to another container for the specified date.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect entries or missing information that leads to conflicts.
  Business Logic Constraints: The system may have business rules that prevent multiple assignments of the same business partner to different containers simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the current assignments of the business partner to see if it is indeed allocated to the specified container. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using reports that list business partner assignments.
  
  
  Modify or Remove Existing Assignment: If the business partner is already assigned to a container and you need to change it, you may need to:
  
  Remove the existing assignment if it is no longer valid.
  Change the date or container for the new assignment if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Rules: Ensure that your actions comply with the business rules defined in your organization. Sometimes, certain assignments may be restricted based on business logic.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data being entered to ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to business partner management for best practices and guidelines on handling assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.