How To Fix WTY137 - Version &1 cannot be created since category &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY - Warranty processing

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Version &1 cannot be created since category &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY137 - Version &1 cannot be created since category &2 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WTY137 Version &1 cannot be created since category &2 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or maintain a version in SAP (often related to Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), networks, or other project-related objects) but the system cannot find the specified category that the version should be assigned to.
  
  The category (represented by &2 in the message) is a classification or type that must exist before a version (represented by &1) can be created.
  The category might be missing because it was never created, deleted, or not properly configured in the system.
  This often happens in project systems (PS) or related modules where version management is used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the category exists:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction or IMG path where categories are defined.
  For example, in Project System (PS), categories for WBS elements or networks are maintained in IMG under:
  
  Project System -> Structures -> Operative Structures -> Define WBS Element Categories
  or
  Project System -> Structures -> Operative Structures -> Define Network Categories
  
  
  Verify if the category &2 exists.
  
  
  
  Create the missing category:
  
  If the category does not exist, create it with the required attributes.
  Ensure that the category is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the user might not have the authorization to see or use certain categories.
  Verify user roles and authorizations related to project system categories.
  
  
  
  Check versioning settings:
  
  Ensure that version management is properly set up for the object type you are working with.
  Verify if the version &1 is valid for the category &2.
  
  
  
  Transport and system consistency:
  
  If this is a newly transported customizing, ensure that the transport was successful and all dependent customizing objects are present.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  CJ20N - Project Builder (for WBS elements)
  CN41 / CN42 - Network overview and maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing (to check IMG settings)
  
  
  IMG Paths:
  
  Project System ? Structures ? Operative Structures ? Define WBS Element Categories
  Project System ? Structures ? Operative Structures ? Define Network Categories
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to version management and category configuration if the problem persists.
  
  
  Version Management:
  
  Versions are used to track changes over time in project structures.
  Categories define the type and behavior of project elements.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., which object you are working on), I can give more precise instructions.