How To Fix EWA829 - Maximum number of items exceeded for order &1

EWA829 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Maximum number of items exceeded for order &1

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of items for waste disposal order &V1& was exceeded.
Over 9999 items are to be generated for this waste disposal order.

System Response

The system terminates generation of waste disposal orders.

How to fix this error?

When defining the routes, check that no waste disposal orders are
generated with over 9000 items.
You can use the BADI ISU_WA_ORDER_CREATE, method CHECK_ORDERHD_EXISTING,
to influence creation of new waste disposal orders.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EWA829 - Details

• The SAP error message EWA829, which states "Maximum number of items exceeded for order &1," typically occurs when the number of line items in a sales order, purchase order, or similar document exceeds the system's predefined limit. This limit is set to ensure system performance and manageability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Item Limit: Each order type in SAP has a maximum number of line items that can be processed. If you try to add more items than this limit, you will encounter this error.
  Configuration Settings: The limit is often defined in the system configuration, and it may vary based on the specific order type or business process.
  Data Migration or Upload Issues: If you are migrating data or uploading orders in bulk, you might inadvertently exceed the item limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the specific order type in transaction SPRO. Navigate to the relevant section (e.g., Sales and Distribution or Materials Management) and