How To Fix EWA597 - Allocation is not permitted. An allocation to &1 already exists.

EWA597 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 597

• Message text: Allocation is not permitted. An allocation to &1 already exists.

What causes this issue?

You want to allocate a &V2& to the current object (&V3&). This is not
permitted because an allocation to a &V1& already exists. Combinations
are not permitted.

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?

First delete the other allocation(s) and then restart the allocation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA597 - Allocation is not permitted. An allocation to &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message EWA597, which states "Allocation is not permitted. An allocation to &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of resource allocation within SAP systems, such as when dealing with project management, cost centers, or internal orders. This error indicates that there is an attempt to allocate resources or costs to a specific object (denoted by &1) when an allocation already exists for that object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Allocation: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an existing allocation for the specified object. This could happen if:
  
  A user is trying to allocate costs or resources to an object that has already been allocated.
  There is a misunderstanding of the allocation process, leading to attempts to allocate multiple times.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the system configuration may not allow multiple allocations for certain objects, leading to this error.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If allocations are being processed in a batch or through automated