How To Fix EWA711 - No debit memo request can be created for item &1

EWA711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 711

• Message text: No debit memo request can be created for item &1

What causes this issue?

No debit memo request can be created for the selected item because:
This item is not positively confirmed
This item does not refer to an SD contract
The follow-on document type of the SD contract referred to is not
defined, or is not defined as a debit memo request.

System Response

No debit memo request is created.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EWA711 - Details

• The SAP error message EWA711, which states "No debit memo request can be created for item &1," typically occurs in the context of billing or invoicing processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a debit memo request for a specific item due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Item Status: The item may not be in a status that allows for a debit memo request to be created. For example, if the item has already been fully billed or if it is in a closed status.
  Billing Document Type: The billing document type may not be configured to allow debit memo requests.
  Missing Data: Required data for creating a debit memo request may be missing or incorrect, such as customer information, pricing conditions, or item details.
  Contractual Restrictions: There may be contractual restrictions or agreements that prevent the creation of a debit memo for that item.
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