How To Fix EWA458 - Allocation of Container(&2)<->Object Allocation(&1) cannot be reversed

EWA458 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Allocation of Container(&2)<->Object Allocation(&1) cannot be reversed

What causes this issue?

You want to reverse the allocation of a container to the object
allocation &V1&. This is no longer possible because the container has
already been billed at least once.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can delimit the allocation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA458 - Allocation of Container(&2)<->Object Allocation(&1) cannot be reversed ?

  The SAP error message EWA458, which states "Allocation of Container(&2)<->Object Allocation(&1) cannot be reversed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar modules where there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the allocation of resources or containers.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Allocation: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to reverse or change an allocation that is not allowed due to the current state of the system. This can happen if:
  
  The container or object allocation has already been processed or confirmed.
  There are dependencies or constraints that prevent the reversal.
  The system is trying to reverse an allocation that was never completed or was already canceled.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database that lead to inconsistencies in the allocation records.
  
  
  User Actions: Sometimes, user actions that do not follow the expected workflow can lead