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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  
  Check Item Eligibility:
  
  Verify if the item you are trying to assign as causing damage is allowed to be used as a damage cause.
  Check the material master and warranty master data to ensure the item is flagged correctly for warranty and damage processing.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Logistics General ? Warranty Management ? Damage Analysis ? Define Damage Cause.
  Ensure that the item category or material type is allowed to be assigned as a damage cause.
  Check if any restrictions or validations are configured that prevent this item from being assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Item Status:
  
  Verify the status of the item in the claim or damage analysis document.
  Items that are already processed, closed, or have incompatible statuses may not be assignable.
  
  
  
  Correct Assignment in the Claim:
  
  Make sure you are assigning the damage cause item in the correct field and context.
  Sometimes, the damage cause must be assigned to a specific item category or line item.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal using the error message or transaction codes involved.
  There might be patches or corrections if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW70 - Create Warranty Claim
  IW71 - Change Warranty Claim
  IW72 - Display Warranty Claim
  SPRO - Customizing for Warranty Management
  
  
  
  SAP Module:
  
  Warranty Management (LO-WTY)
  
  
  
  Common Fields:
  
  Damage Cause Item
  Warranty Claim Item
  Material Master (Warranty-relevant fields)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Warranty Management
  SAP Notes and KBAs related to Warranty and Damage Analysis
  
  
  
  
  If after these checks the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the exact scenario, item details, and screenshots or logs for further analysis.