How To Fix EWA111 - Removal of container &1 not possible; A contract allocation still exists

EWA111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Removal of container &1 not possible; A contract allocation still exists

What causes this issue?

You cannot remove container &V1&, as the container is still allocated to
a contract on transaction date &V2&.

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.

EWA111 - Details

• The SAP error message EWA111 indicates that there is an issue with the removal of a container (such as a storage container or a transport container) because there is an existing contract allocation associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar modules where containers are used to manage inventory and logistics.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to remove a container that is still linked to a contract allocation. This means that there are still references or dependencies in the system that prevent the container from being deleted or removed. The contract allocation could be related to a specific order, delivery, or other logistics processes that are still active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Allocations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like EWM or relevant reports to check for any existing contract allocations associated with the container you are trying to