How To Fix EWA426 - Container category and container group columns do not agree

EWA426 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Container category and container group columns do not agree

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA426 - Container category and container group columns do not agree ?

  The SAP error message EWA426, which states "Container category and container group columns do not agree," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar modules where containers and their classifications are managed. This error indicates a mismatch between the container category and the container group defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The container category and container group may not be properly configured in the system. Each container category should correspond to a specific container group, and if they do not align, this error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of containers can lead to inconsistencies between the category and group.
  Master Data Issues: If the master data for containers is not correctly maintained, it can lead to discrepancies that result in this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate container data, they may