How To Fix WTY151 - Item &1 cannot be defined as causing damage

WTY151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY - Warranty processing

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Item &1 cannot be defined as causing damage

What causes this issue?

The indicator for the part causing the damage cannot be set since the
item type is not <LS>material</> (<LS>MAT</>).

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?

Change the item type to <LS>MAT,</> and set the indicator again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY151 - Item &1 cannot be defined as causing damage ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WTY151 - Item &1 cannot be defined as causing damage
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Warranty Management module when you try to assign an item as the "causing damage" item in a warranty claim or damage analysis, but the system does not allow this assignment. Typically, this happens because:
  
  The item is not eligible to be defined as causing damage due to its configuration or status.
  The item might be a non-repairable or non-serviceable component.
  The item is not linked properly in the warranty claim or damage analysis.
  The item does not meet the criteria set in the customizing for damage cause assignment.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Warranty Management, when processing damage analysis or warranty claims, you often need to specify which item caused the damage. The system restricts certain items from being assigned as the cause of damage to maintain data integrity and business logic consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WTY151, consider the following steps:
  
  
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