How To Fix EWA139 - The service frequency, container, and route are compatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: The service frequency, container, and route are compatible

What causes this issue?

The service frequency of the container is less than that of the higher
level service frequency of the route (for example weekly instead of 2
weekly). It is therefore invalid.

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?

Enter a service frequency that meets both of the following conditions:
The service frequency is greater than that of the higher level service
frequency.
The service frequency is a multiple of the higher level service
frequency.
For example, you can enter a 4 weekly frequency for a container if the
route is maintained 2 weekly, but <zh>not</> if it maintained 3 weekly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA139 - The service frequency, container, and route are compatible ?

  The SAP error message EWA139 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of service frequency, container, and route in the context of transportation or logistics management within the SAP system. This error suggests that while the service frequency, container, and route are compatible, there may be other underlying issues preventing the successful execution of the operation.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the transportation planning settings, such as incorrect settings for service frequency, container types, or route definitions.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or incomplete master data related to transportation, such as missing or incorrect entries in the route or container master data.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or constraints may be preventing the operation from being executed, even if the basic compatibility exists.
  User Authorizations: Lack of proper authorizations for the user attempting to perform the operation may also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for service frequency, container, and route in the SAP system. Ensure that they are correctly set up and aligned with business requirements.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., routes, containers, service frequencies) is complete and accurate. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Review Business Rules: Investigate any business rules or constraints that may be affecting the operation. This may involve consulting with business process owners or reviewing documentation.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. If not, work with your SAP security team to obtain the required access.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /N/SCMTMS/PLANNING for transportation planning or /N/SCMTMS/CONTAINER for container management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to transportation management and logistics execution for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to seek advice from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.