How To Fix EWA490 - Enter a new number of containers, other than 0 (zero)

EWA490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Enter a new number of containers, other than 0 (zero)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA490 - Enter a new number of containers, other than 0 (zero) ?

  The SAP error message EWA490, which states "Enter a new number of containers, other than 0 (zero)," typically occurs in the context of logistics or inventory management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a valid number of containers to be entered, and a value of zero is not acceptable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have attempted to enter a quantity of containers as zero, which is not allowed in the context of the transaction being performed.
  Business Logic: The business process may require at least one container to be specified for the operation to proceed, such as during the creation of a delivery, shipment, or inventory transfer.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule, which could be related to the material master data or the logistics execution settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Number: The most straightforward solution is to enter