How To Fix WTY084 - Labor value &1 has already been assigned to the component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY - Warranty processing

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Labor value &1 has already been assigned to the component

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY084 - Labor value &1 has already been assigned to the component ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WTY084 - Labor value &1 has already been assigned to the component
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign a labor value (work center or labor operation) to a component in a maintenance order or task list, but the same labor value has already been assigned to that component. In other words, the system prevents duplicate assignments of the same labor value to a single component to avoid redundancy or conflicts in work planning.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP), components can have labor values assigned to them to represent the work effort or operations related to that component.
  The system enforces uniqueness of labor values per component to maintain data integrity.
  Attempting to assign the same labor value twice to the same component triggers this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Review the current labor values assigned to the component.
  Use transaction codes like IW32 (Change Maintenance Order) or IA05/IA06 (Task List Maintenance) to inspect the component and its assigned labor values.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Entries:
  
  If the labor value is already assigned, do not assign it again.
  If you need to modify the labor value, update the existing assignment instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the labor value you are trying to assign is correct and not mistakenly duplicated.
  If you intended to assign a different labor value, verify the correct one before assignment.
  
  
  
  If Duplicate Needed (Rare Cases):
  
  If business process requires multiple assignments of the same labor value (which is unusual), consider redesigning the task list or order structure to separate the operations or components.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW31/IW32 - Create/Change Maintenance Order
  IA05/IA06 - Create/Change Task List
  CA01/CA02 - Create/Change Routing (for production orders)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  AFVC - Operation within an order/task list
  AFVV - Operation values (including labor values)
  STPO - BOM components
  
  
  
  Notes & Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for any known bugs or patches related to WTY084.
  Review SAP Help Portal for PM and PP module documentation on labor value assignments.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WTY084 indicates a duplicate labor value assignment to a component. To resolve it, verify existing labor values assigned to the component and avoid assigning the same labor value twice. Correct the data entry or update existing assignments as needed.