How To Fix EWA672 - Change to SD follow-up document &1 for WDO &2, Item &3 failed

EWA672 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Change to SD follow-up document &1 for WDO &2, Item &3 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA672 - Change to SD follow-up document &1 for WDO &2, Item &3 failed ?

  The SAP error message EWA672 indicates that there was a failure in changing a Sales and Distribution (SD) follow-up document for a specific Work Distribution Order (WDO). This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an attempt to update or change a follow-up document (like a sales order or delivery) that is linked to a work distribution order, but the system encounters an issue that prevents the change from being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the WDO or the follow-up document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specified document.
  Document Status: The follow-up document may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed, closed, or locked).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the change from being executed.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks