How To Fix EWA240 - Error in automation data; emptying frequency not unique

EWA240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Error in automation data; emptying frequency not unique

What causes this issue?

You have not created a clear service frequency for the container.

System Response

The service frequency cannot be created.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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EWA240 - Details

• The SAP error message EWA240, which states "Error in automation data; emptying frequency not unique," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar modules where automation data is being processed. This error indicates that there is a conflict or ambiguity in the configuration of emptying frequencies for automated processes, such as automated storage and retrieval systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple entries for the same emptying frequency in the configuration, leading to ambiguity in determining which entry to use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for emptying frequencies may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Missing Data: Required data for defining unique emptying frequencies may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA240 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for emptying frequencies in your SAP system.
  Look for any duplicate entries or conflicting