How To Fix EWA429 - When replacing containers, number of containers must be identical

EWA429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 429

• Message text: When replacing containers, number of containers must be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA429 - When replacing containers, number of containers must be identical ?

  The SAP error message EWA429, which states "When replacing containers, number of containers must be identical," typically occurs in the context of handling materials or inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the number of containers being replaced in a transaction, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to replace a certain number of containers with a different number of containers. For example, if you are trying to replace 5 containers of a certain material with 3 containers of another material, SAP will not allow this operation because the number of containers must match.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the number of containers you are trying to replace is identical to the number of containers you are replacing them with. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the