How To Fix WTY20005 - Each warranty type can only be assigned to an object once

WTY20005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTY20 - Messages for Master Warranty Assignment and Check

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Each warranty type can only be assigned to an object once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTY20005 - Each warranty type can only be assigned to an object once ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WTY20005 – "Each warranty type can only be assigned to an object once"
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign the same warranty type multiple times to the same object (e.g., equipment, material, or service object) in SAP. The system enforces a rule that each warranty type must be unique per object to avoid duplication and inconsistencies in warranty management.
  For example, if you have already assigned Warranty Type "A" to Equipment "1000", trying to assign Warranty Type "A" again to the same equipment will trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check existing warranty assignments:
  Review the warranty types already assigned to the object to ensure you are not duplicating an existing warranty type.
  
  
  Remove or modify duplicates:
  If a duplicate warranty type exists, either remove the redundant assignment or change the warranty type to a different one that is not yet assigned to the object.
  
  
  Use unique warranty types per object:
  Ensure that each warranty type is