How To Fix EWA702 - The material quantity in waste approval &1 has been exceeded

EWA702 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 702

• Message text: The material quantity in waste approval &1 has been exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA702 - The material quantity in waste approval &1 has been exceeded ?

  The SAP error message EWA702, which states "The material quantity in waste approval &1 has been exceeded," typically occurs in the context of waste management processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with waste approvals and material quantities.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that the quantity of material being processed or approved for waste disposal exceeds the allowed or predefined limit set in the system. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The quantity entered for waste approval may have been incorrectly inputted.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may have been configured with limits that are too low for the actual quantities being processed.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to discrepancies in quantity limits.
  Regulatory Compliance: There may be regulatory limits imposed on the amount of waste that can be approved for disposal.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EWA702 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify Quantity: Check the quantity of