How To Fix IUID055 - Serial number &1 differs from serial number &2 related to UII &3

IUID055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Serial number &1 differs from serial number &2 related to UII &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUID055 - Serial number &1 differs from serial number &2 related to UII &3 ?

  The SAP error message IUID055 indicates a discrepancy between the serial numbers associated with a specific Unique Item Identifier (UII). This error typically arises in scenarios involving the management of serialized inventory, particularly in industries that require strict tracking of items, such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or aerospace.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "IUID055 Serial number &1 differs from serial number &2 related to UII &3" suggests that there is a mismatch between the serial number that is expected (or recorded) in the system and the serial number that is being processed or entered. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered the wrong serial number when trying to process or update the item.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the system is configured to handle serial numbers and UII.
  Incorrect Item Master Data: The item master data may not be correctly set up, leading to mismatches