How To Fix IUID045 - Embedded items are only allowed for IUID relevant main items

IUID045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Embedded items are only allowed for IUID relevant main items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUID045 - Embedded items are only allowed for IUID relevant main items ?

  The SAP error message IUID045: "Embedded items are only allowed for IUID relevant main items" typically occurs in the context of managing Item Unique Identification (IUID) in SAP, particularly when dealing with embedded items in a bill of materials (BOM) or similar structures.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or manage embedded items (sub-items) in a structure where the main item (parent item) is not marked as IUID relevant. In SAP, IUID is used for tracking and managing unique identifiers for items, especially in industries that require strict compliance with traceability and identification standards (like defense or aerospace).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the main item (parent item) is set up correctly to be IUID relevant. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Main Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master of the main item.
  Ensure that the IUID relevance is set correctly. This can usually be found