How To Fix EWA401 - Material type &1 has already been used

EWA401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Material type &1 has already been used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA401 - Material type &1 has already been used ?

  The SAP error message EWA401, which states "Material type &1 has already been used," typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a material in SAP using a material type that has already been assigned to existing materials. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a new material with a material type that is already in use or when attempting to change the material type of an existing material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Already in Use: The material type you are trying to use has already been assigned to one or more materials in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master that restrict the use of certain material types.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity, and certain operations may be restricted if they violate these constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Materials: Verify if the material type you are trying to use is already assigned to