How To Fix IUID048 - Internal creation of UIIs only in transactions IQ01 and IQ04 possible

IUID048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Internal creation of UIIs only in transactions IQ01 and IQ04 possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUID048 - Internal creation of UIIs only in transactions IQ01 and IQ04 possible ?

  The SAP error message IUID048 indicates that the internal creation of Unique Item Identifiers (UIIs) is restricted to specific transactions, namely IQ01 (Create Material Serial Number) and IQ04 (Change Material Serial Number). This error typically arises when you attempt to create UIIs in a transaction that does not support this functionality.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to allow the internal creation of UIIs only in the specified transactions (IQ01 and IQ04). If you try to create UIIs in any other transaction, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are using the correct transactions for creating UIIs. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: If you need to create UIIs, switch to transaction IQ01 or IQ04. These transactions are specifically designed for creating and managing serial numbers and UIIs.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe you should