How To Fix EWA260 - Container &2 is not valid or is assigned to a different object


EWA260 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 260

  • Message text: Container &2 is not valid or is assigned to a different object

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to allocate a container &V2& of container category &V1&, which
    is not valid or has already been assigned to a different object
    (container location, object assignment or service contract) for the
    required period.

    How to fix this error?

    Select an available container from the container category.

    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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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA260 - Container &2 is not valid or is assigned to a different object ?
    The SAP error message EWA260, which states "Container &2 is not valid or is assigned to a different object," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or other related modules where containers (like handling units or storage containers) are being managed. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified container or that it is associated with a different object than expected.
    Causes:
    
    Invalid Container Reference: The container ID specified in the transaction may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
    Container Assignment Issues: The container may be assigned to a different object (e.g., a different handling unit, delivery, or storage location) than the one you are trying to use it with.
    Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the container.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary

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