How To Fix WTY149 - Items have already been created from item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY - Warranty processing

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Items have already been created from item &1

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WTY149 - Items have already been created from item &1:
  
  Error Message
  WTY149: Items have already been created from item &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Warranty Management (or related modules like Service Management) when you try to create or modify a warranty claim or service document item, but the system detects that subsequent items (e.g., follow-up documents, service orders, or warranty claims) have already been created from the referenced item (&1).
  In other words, the original item has already been used as a basis for creating dependent or follow-up items, and the system prevents changes that could lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When attempting to change or delete an item in a warranty claim or service order that has already been referenced by other documents.
  When trying to create a new item that conflicts with existing follow-up items.
  During processing of warranty claims, service orders, or repair orders where item dependencies exist.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve
  
  
  Check Follow-up Documents:
  
  Identify the follow-up documents or items that have been created from the original item.
  Use transaction codes like IW73 (Display Service Notification), IW33 (Display Service Order), or warranty claim display transactions to trace linked documents.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process:
  
  Understand the business process flow to see why the item is locked.
  If follow-up documents are valid and required, you cannot change or delete the original item.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reverse Follow-up Items (if appropriate):
  
  If the follow-up items were created in error, you may need to delete or reverse them first.
  After removing dependent items, you can modify or delete the original item.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Original Item:
  
  If changes are necessary, and follow-up items exist, consider creating new items or documents instead of modifying the original.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes / Support:
  
  If the error occurs unexpectedly or seems to be a system issue, check SAP Notes for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Module: SAP Warranty Management, Service Management (CS), Plant Maintenance (PM)
  Transaction Codes: IW31, IW32, IW33, WTY1 (Warranty Claim Processing)
  SAP Notes: Search for WTY149 in SAP Support Portal for any specific notes or patches.
  Data Integrity: This message is a safeguard to maintain data consistency between linked documents.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WTY149 - Items have already been created from item &1
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to change/delete an item that has dependent follow-up items/documents
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and handle follow-up items first; delete or reverse if needed; then modify original item
  
  
  Related
  Warranty claims, service orders, follow-up document management
  
  
  
  
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