How To Fix EWA104 - Choose either container removal or replacement

EWA104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Choose either container removal or replacement

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter an old container for removal and a new container for
replacement.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA104 - Choose either container removal or replacement ?

  The SAP error message EWA104, which states "Choose either container removal or replacement," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Inventory Management (IM) when there is an issue related to handling units (HUs) or containers in the warehouse.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation that involves handling units or containers, but the system detects that there is a conflict between the actions being requested. For example, you might be trying to remove a container while simultaneously trying to replace it, which is not allowed. The system requires a clear decision on whether to remove the container or replace it with another.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA104 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Operation: Check the operation you are trying to perform. Ensure that you are not attempting to remove and replace a container simultaneously.
  
  
  Choose One Action: Decide whether you want