How To Fix IUID012 - Specify Issuing Agency Code and Enterprise Identifier in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Specify Issuing Agency Code and Enterprise Identifier in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUID012 - Specify Issuing Agency Code and Enterprise Identifier in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message IUID012 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the Issuing Agency Code and Enterprise Identifier in the system. This error typically arises when working with the Unique Item Identifier (IUID) functionality, which is often used in industries such as defense and aerospace for tracking items.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system requires an Issuing Agency Code and an Enterprise Identifier to be specified in the customizing settings, but these values have not been configured. The Issuing Agency Code identifies the organization that issues the unique identifiers, while the Enterprise Identifier is a unique code assigned to a business entity.
  Solution:
  To resolve the IUID012 error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the customizing settings by entering transaction code SPRO.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  In the SAP Reference IMG, navigate to:
  Logistics - General -> Material Master -> Basic Settings -> Define IUID Settings
  
  
  
  
  Specify Issuing Agency Code and Enterprise Identifier:
  
  In the IUID settings, you will find options to define the Issuing Agency Code and the Enterprise Identifier.
  Enter the appropriate values for both fields. The Issuing Agency Code should correspond to the agency that issues the unique identifiers, and the Enterprise Identifier should be the unique identifier for your organization.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality that was previously generating the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on IUID settings and their implications.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to IUID configuration.
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with IUID or the specific configuration steps, consider seeking training or assistance from a colleague with experience in SAP logistics or material management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IUID012 error and properly configure the necessary settings in your SAP system.