How To Fix IUID006 - Material &1 is not IUID-relevant in the plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material &1 is not IUID-relevant in the plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUID006 - Material &1 is not IUID-relevant in the plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message IUID006 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not relevant for the Item Unique Identification (IUID) process in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of managing materials that require unique identification, often in defense or government contracting scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not have been configured to be IUID-relevant in the material master data. This could be due to missing settings in the material type or plant-specific data.
  Material Type: The material type assigned to the material may not support IUID. Certain material types are designated as IUID-relevant, while others are not.
  Plant-Specific Configuration: The plant settings may not have been configured to recognize the material as IUID-relevant.
  Status of the Material: The material may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed for IUID, such as being inactive or not yet released for use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the Basic Data and Plant Data views).
  Ensure that the IUID-related fields are correctly filled out and that the material is marked as IUID-relevant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type assigned to the material is configured to support IUID. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under Material Management.
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Check the plant-specific settings for IUID relevance. This can also be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant sections for IUID.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to IUID to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be specific configurations or patches required for your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IUID Overview: IUID is a requirement for certain materials, especially in defense contracting, where unique identification of items is mandated for tracking and compliance.
  Material Master Configuration: Understanding how to configure material types and plant settings in SAP is crucial for managing IUID-related materials.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the IUID006 error and ensure that the material is correctly recognized as IUID-relevant in the specified plant.