How To Fix IUID024 - IUID type missing in material master for material &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: IUID type missing in material master for material &1 in plant &2

What causes this issue?

In the master data for material &V1&, plant &V2&, no IUID type is
assigned.

System Response

UII creation is impossible.

How to fix this error?

Assign an IUID type to material &V1& in plant &V2& using transaction
<LS>Create Material</> (MM01) or <LS>Change Material</> (MM02).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUID024 - IUID type missing in material master for material &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message IUID024 indicates that the IUID (Item Unique Identification) type is missing in the material master for a specific material in a specified plant. This error typically arises when the system expects an IUID type to be defined for a material that is subject to unique identification requirements, such as those imposed by regulatory standards or specific business processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing IUID Type: The material master record for the specified material does not have an IUID type assigned.
  Configuration Issues: The IUID type may not be configured correctly in the system, or the material may not be set up to handle IUIDs.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The IUID type may be defined at the plant level, and the specific plant may not have the necessary configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IUID024 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the IUID data section to see if an IUID type is assigned for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Assign IUID Type:
  
  If the IUID type is missing, you can assign it by editing the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the relevant views (usually the Basic Data or IUID view) and assign the appropriate IUID type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Ensure that the IUID types are correctly configured in the system. This can be done through the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path for IUID settings and verify that the necessary IUID types are defined.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Configuration:
  
  If the material is plant-specific, ensure that the IUID type is set up for the specific plant in question.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the plant settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the material transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IUID: The Item Unique Identification is a requirement for certain materials, especially in industries like defense, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals, where traceability is critical.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master, especially those related to IUID and basic data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on IUID configuration and management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to IUID handling in your specific version of SAP.