How To Fix EWA612 - You cannot allocate waste fraction &1 and container category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 612

• Message text: You cannot allocate waste fraction &1 and container category &2

What causes this issue?

No allocation exists between the waste fraction &V1& and container
category &V2& in the table TEWAFRCTIONBEH. This allocation is, however,
necessary to create a link to billing.

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?

Enter an existing allocation, or create a new allocation via the
corresponding IMG activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ISU_PENCIL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA612 - You cannot allocate waste fraction &1 and container category &2 ?

  The SAP error message EWA612 indicates that there is an issue with allocating a waste fraction to a specific container category in the Waste Management module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid mapping between the waste fraction and the container category specified in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The waste fraction and container category may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to waste fractions or container categories.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to allocate the specified waste fraction to the container category.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid waste fraction or container category that does not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for Waste Management in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the waste fraction and container category are correctly defined and linked.
  Verify that the waste fraction is assigned to the appropriate container category.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the waste fraction and the container category to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Use transaction codes like OIW1 (for waste fractions) and OIW2 (for container categories) to review and edit the data if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the allocation. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Input Validation:
  
  Double-check the input values for the waste fraction and container category to ensure they are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on waste management configuration and error handling.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OIW1 (Waste Fractions), OIW2 (Container Categories), and OIW3 (Waste Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EWA612 error message in SAP.