How To Fix IUID001 - SerUsage for procedure MMSL of profile &1 has to be obligatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IUID - Messages Class for Unique Item Identification

• Message number: 001

• Message text: SerUsage for procedure MMSL of profile &1 has to be obligatory

What causes this issue?

A serial number profile can only be set IUID compatible if the serial
number usage for serialization procedure 'MMSL' (Maintain goods receipt
and issue document) is defined as <LS>Obligatory</>.
This ensures that an UII is assigned (together with the serial number)
once an item has been physically moved.

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?

Check the field <LS>SerUsage </>in customizing of serial number profile
&V1& in the following views:
<DS:TRAS.OIS2>Serializing Procedures</>
<DS:TRAS.S_ALR_87000310>Serializing Procedures for movement types</>.
In order to make the customizing correct you must
Unset the <LS>IUID compatible</> indicator for serial number profile
&V1&.
Select serial number profile &V1& and choose <LS>Serializing Procedures
</>.
For serializing procedure 'MMSL' enter '03' (Obligatory) in the
<LS>SerUsage</> field.
Save your settings.
Return to view <LS>Serial number profile</> and set the <LS>IUID
compatible</> indicator for serial number profile '&V1&'.

Procedure for System Administrators

Per default the system issues an error message to ensure consistent
serial number profile customizing.
Nevertheless you can change the message type in Customizing for
<LS>Logistics - General </>under <LS>Item Unique Identification (IUID)
-> Define UID Handling</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUID001 - SerUsage for procedure MMSL of profile &1 has to be obligatory ?

  The SAP error message IUID001 indicates that the system requires a specific usage for a procedure (in this case, MMSL) to be marked as obligatory in the profile specified by &1. This error typically arises in the context of managing serial numbers or unique identifiers in SAP, particularly in modules related to logistics or inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a certain configuration or setting to be in place for the usage of the procedure defined in the profile. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The profile does not have the required settings for the procedure to be obligatory.
  Incorrect Profile Assignment: The profile assigned to the material or process does not match the expected configuration for the procedure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the procedure from being recognized as obligatory.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the profile indicated by &1.
  Ensure that the procedure MMSL is set as obligatory. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of SAP (transaction SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Procedure Settings:
  
  Navigate to the settings for the procedure MMSL and verify that all necessary parameters are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the procedure is properly linked to the profile in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data associated with the profile to ensure that it is correctly configured to use the MMSL procedure.
  Make sure that the serial number management settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to serial number management and the specific procedure to understand the requirements and settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), MM02 (to change material master data), or IQ01 (to create serial numbers) depending on your specific needs.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to this error.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IUID001 error in your SAP system.