How To Fix EWA523 - Status of item &1 cannot be set to 'negatively confirmed'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Status of item &1 cannot be set to 'negatively confirmed'

What causes this issue?

This position has already been billed, confirmed, or follow-up
activities such as container allocation have already been carried out.
For this reason, you cannot set the status to <ZK>negative
confirmation</>.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA523 - Status of item &1 cannot be set to 'negatively confirmed' ?

  The SAP error message EWA523, which states "Status of item &1 cannot be set to 'negatively confirmed'," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with confirmations in production orders, maintenance orders, or similar processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to change the status of a specific item to "negatively confirmed" due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Item Status: The item may already be in a status that does not allow for negative confirmation. For example, if the item is already completed or closed, it cannot be negatively confirmed.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other items or processes that prevent the status change.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for negative confirmations for certain types of items or under specific conditions.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the action may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the item.
  Business Logic: The business logic defined in the system may restrict negative confirmations based on certain criteria.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Item Status: Review the current status of the item in question. If it is already completed or in a status that does not allow for negative confirmation, you may need to take a different action.
  Review Dependencies: Investigate any dependencies or relationships with other items or processes that may be affecting the ability to negatively confirm the item.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to confirmations and ensure that negative confirmations are allowed for the relevant item types.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. If not, the user may need to request additional permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes such as CO11N (for confirmations in production orders) or IW41 (for confirmations in maintenance orders).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional insights.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.