How To Fix EWA704 - A customer allocation already exists for &2 &3 on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 704

• Message text: A customer allocation already exists for &2 &3 on &1

What causes this issue?

You want to use the technical objects to allocate object &V2&, No. &V3&
to waste disposal contract &V4&. However, this object is already
allocated to a different contract. Multiple allocations 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?

Delete the object in question from the object list and resave the
contract.

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 EWA704 - A customer allocation already exists for &2 &3 on &1 ?

  The SAP error message EWA704 indicates that there is an existing customer allocation for a specific combination of parameters (typically related to a customer, material, or sales area) in the system. This error usually arises when you attempt to create a new allocation or modify an existing one, but the system detects that an allocation already exists for the specified criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Allocation: The most common cause is that there is already an allocation for the same customer, material, and sales area combination in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can occur due to incorrect or incomplete data entry, leading the system to believe that an allocation already exists.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent the creation of multiple allocations for the same criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Allocations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VD03 (Display Customer) to check if an allocation already exists for the specified customer and material.
  Review the allocation records to confirm if they match the criteria you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Allocation: 
  
  If an allocation already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing allocation instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Allocations: 
  
  If you find that there are duplicate allocations that are no longer needed, you can delete them using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., VA02 for sales orders).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to customer allocations to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to manage allocations effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify allocations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EWA704 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.