How To Fix EWA517 - Container allocation could not be reversed

EWA517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Container allocation could not be reversed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA517 - Container allocation could not be reversed ?

  The SAP error message EWA517, which states "Container allocation could not be reversed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Inventory Management (IM) modules. This error indicates that there was an attempt to reverse a container allocation, but the system was unable to complete the operation due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Container Status: The container may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For example, if the container is already in use or has been confirmed in a subsequent process, it cannot be reversed.
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be incomplete or pending transactions related to the container that prevent the reversal.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the warehouse management or inventory management modules can lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the container, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting the