How To Fix IUID099 - Create serial numbers and UIIs for each individual item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Create serial numbers and UIIs for each individual item

What causes this issue?

For this material, serial number management is active and IUID handling
is required.
For a goods movement you have to create a serial number and
a UII for each individual part.
Example
When entering a goods receipt for 5 pieces of a material, you must
enter 5 serial numbers and 5 UIIs for this item.

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?

Create the individual serial numbers and UIIs.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUID099 - Create serial numbers and UIIs for each individual item ?

  The SAP error message IUID099 typically occurs in the context of managing Unique Item Identifiers (UIIs) and serial numbers for items in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with inventory management or logistics processes. This error indicates that the system requires the creation of serial numbers and UIIs for each individual item, but it has not been done.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Serial Numbers/UIIs: The items being processed do not have the required serial numbers or UIIs assigned to them.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle serial numbers or UIIs for the specific material type or transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be issues with how the data was entered or processed, leading to missing identifiers.
  Process Flow: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, leading to a situation where the system expects serial numbers/UIIs but they have not been created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IUID099 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Create Serial Numbers/UIIs:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can create or assign serial numbers/UIIs.
  Ensure that each individual item has a unique serial number or UII assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Verify the material master settings for the items in question. Ensure that the items are set up to require serial numbers or UIIs.
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Plant data).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to serial number management and UIIs. This can be done through transaction SPRO (Customizing).
  Ensure that the settings for serial number management are correctly defined for the relevant material types.
  
  
  
  Process Flow Verification:
  
  Review the process flow to ensure that all necessary steps have been completed before reaching the point where the error occurs.
  Ensure that any prerequisite transactions (like goods receipt or production order confirmation) have been completed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling serial numbers and UIIs in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  IQ01: Create Serial Number
  IQ02: Change Serial Number
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify serial numbers/UIIs in the system.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on inventory management and serial number handling in SAP to better understand the processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IUID099 error and ensure that all items have the required serial numbers and UIIs.