How To Fix EWA718 - You cannot allocate new items to order &1

EWA718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 718

• Message text: You cannot allocate new items to order &1

What causes this issue?

Order &1 has an updated status, which means that no new items can be
allocated to the order.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA718 - You cannot allocate new items to order &1 ?

  The SAP error message EWA718, which states "You cannot allocate new items to order &1," typically occurs when there are issues related to the allocation of materials to a production order or sales order. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow for new items to be added. For example, if the order is already completed or closed, you cannot allocate new items.
  Material Availability: There may be issues with the availability of the materials you are trying to allocate. If the materials are not available in stock, the system will prevent allocation.
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on adding new items after a certain point in the process.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the allocation of items based on specific criteria.
  User Authorizations: The user may