How To Fix EWA543 - Status of order &1, item &2, cannot be set to 'confirmed'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Status of order &1, item &2, cannot be set to 'confirmed'

What causes this issue?

During confirmation, one or more confirmation notes were maintained
with the characteristic 'negative confirmation of waste disposal
order'. The status of the order item has therefore been set to
'negative confirmation'.

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?

If you want to change the status to 'confirmed', maintain the
confirmation using confirmation notes without the characteristic
'negative confirmation of waste disposal order'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA543 - Status of order &1, item &2, cannot be set to 'confirmed' ?

  The SAP error message EWA543 indicates that there is an issue with setting the status of a specific order item to 'confirmed'. This error typically arises in the context of order processing, particularly in production or sales order management. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Data: The order or item may have missing or incomplete data that prevents it from being confirmed.
  Status Restrictions: The current status of the order or item may not allow it to be changed to 'confirmed'. For example, if the order is already completed or canceled, it cannot be confirmed again.
  Dependencies on Other Processes: There may be dependencies on other processes or documents that need to be completed before the order can be confirmed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the order or item.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the confirmation of certain order types or statuses.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Order Data: Review the order and item details to ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Review Status: Check the current status of the order and item. If the status is not appropriate for confirmation, you may need to change it to a valid status first.
  Complete Dependencies: Ensure that any dependent processes (such as goods movements, invoicing, etc.) are completed before attempting to confirm the order.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to confirm the order. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to order confirmation and ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or VA02 (Change Sales Order) to review and modify the order.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on order processing and status management.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.