How To Fix WTY172 - No controlling item type for item type &/item type group & in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY - Warranty processing

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No controlling item type for item type &/item type group & in Customizing

What causes this issue?

No entry was found in Customizing for the item type and item type group.
The controlling item type can therefore not be determined.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

If required, create an appropriate entry in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.CWTY_ITEMTYPES>Define Item Types</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY172 - No controlling item type for item type &/item type group & in Customizing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WTY172 No controlling item type for item type & / item type group & in Customizing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a goods movement or invoice verification when the system tries to determine the controlling item type for a particular material document item type or item type group but cannot find a corresponding entry in the Customizing settings.
  In other words, the system expects a mapping between the material document item type (or item type group) and a controlling item type (used for controlling/inventory valuation purposes), but this mapping is missing in the configuration.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During invoice verification or goods receipt posting.
  When the system tries to update controlling documents (e.g., CO-PA, internal orders, cost centers) and needs the controlling item type.
  When the item type or item type group is not properly maintained in the Customizing for controlling integration.
  
  
  Solution:
  You need to maintain the controlling item type for the relevant material document item type or item type group in the SAP Customizing.
  Steps to resolve:
  
  
  Go to SPRO (Customizing):
  
  SPRO -> Materials Management -> Inventory Management and Physical Inventory -> Movement Types -> Assign Controlling Item Types to Material Document Item Types
  
  
  Check the assignment:  
  
  Find the material document item type or item type group mentioned in the error message.
  Assign the appropriate controlling item type.
  
  
  
  Save and transport the changes.
  
  
  Test the transaction again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Controlling Item Types are used in integration between Inventory Management and Controlling (CO) to ensure that postings are correctly reflected in CO objects.
  The controlling item type controls how the system posts to CO and how it updates controlling documents.
  Missing or incorrect configuration can lead to errors during goods movements or invoice verification.
  This configuration is especially important in scenarios involving special stock, project stock, or other special inventory types.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WTY172 No controlling item type for item type & / item type group & in Customizing
  
  
  Cause
  Missing assignment of controlling item type for material document item type or group
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain controlling item type assignment in SPRO under Inventory Management settings
  
  
  Transaction Path
  SPRO -> MM -> Inventory Management -> Movement Types -> Assign Controlling Item Types
  
  
  Impact
  Prevents posting of goods movements or invoice verification due to missing controlling info
  
  
  
  
  If you need the exact IMG path or transaction codes, or if you want me to provide a step-by-step guide with screenshots, please let me know!