How To Fix IUID016 - No separation of components possible for externally created UII &3

IUID016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No separation of components possible for externally created UII &3

What causes this issue?

The UII &V3& was created externally. Therefore, the system cannot
separate the components.

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 master data for material &V1& in plant &V2&.
Do not create a UII in the ERP system. Create the UII externally or
change your master data to specify that UIIs are created internally.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUID016 - No separation of components possible for externally created UII &3 ?

  The SAP error message IUID016 ("No separation of components possible for externally created UII &3") typically occurs in the context of managing Unique Item Identifiers (UIIs) in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with serialized items or components that are part of a larger assembly.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to separate components from a UII that was created externally (i.e., not through the SAP system). The system does not allow the separation of components for UIIs that were not generated within the SAP environment, as it cannot ensure the integrity and traceability of the components.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check UII Creation: Verify how the UII was created. If it was created outside of SAP, you may need to create the UII within the SAP system to allow for proper management of components.
  
  
  Use SAP Transactions: If you need to separate components, ensure that you