How To Fix EWA472 - Order &1 is not permissable for container category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Order &1 is not permissable for container category &2

What causes this issue?

Vehicles, whose vehicle type is not compatible with the
<DS:GLOS.367A25C4D45A001FE10000009B38F984>container category</> to be
transported, have been allocated to the waste disposal order &V1&, to
which you want to allocate the order item.

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 either
cancel the allocation or removal of an order item, by selecting @02@
and possibly allocating the order item to a different route, or
continue the allocation or removal of an order item, by selecting @01@
and possibly allocating vehicles with the correct vehicle type to order
&V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA472 - Order &1 is not permissable for container category &2 ?

  The SAP error message EWA472 indicates that there is an issue with the order type and the container category in the context of a logistics or production process. Specifically, it means that the order you are trying to process is not permissible for the specified container category.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Order Type: The order type you are using may not be compatible with the container category specified in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain order types from being used with specific container categories.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the order type or the container category may not be set up correctly, leading to this incompatibility.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules defined in the system that prevent the use of certain order types with specific container categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Type and Container Category: Verify that the order type you are using is indeed compatible with the container category. You may need to consult your business process documentation or SAP configuration settings.
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access to the SAP configuration, check the settings for order types and container categories to ensure they are correctly defined and linked.
  Adjust Master Data: If there are issues with the master data, you may need to correct or update the relevant records in the system.
  Consult with SAP Support or Functional Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or functional consultants who can provide insights based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the order can now be processed without triggering the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check table definitions or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access configuration settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to order management and container handling for more detailed information on permissible combinations.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be influencing the behavior of order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EWA472 error and implement a suitable solution.