How To Fix IUID223 - Serial number &1 or UII does not exist yet for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Serial number &1 or UII does not exist yet for material &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a serial number or UII that does not exist yet for the
material. Your serial number profile does not allow you to enter a new
serial number or UII here.

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?

Select an existing serial number or UII, or create the required serial
number or UII. To do this, on the <LS>SAP Easy Access</> screen, choose
<LS>Logistics -> Plant Maintenance -> Management of Technical Objects ->
Serial Numbers -> Create</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IUID223 - Serial number &1 or UII does not exist yet for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message IUID223 indicates that a serial number (or Unique Item Identifier, UII) does not exist for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of managing serialized inventory or tracking unique items in SAP, particularly in industries where items are tracked individually, such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or high-value goods.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Serial Number/UID: The serial number or UII you are trying to use does not exist in the system for the specified material.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or not linked to the serial number you are trying to reference.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the serial number or material number.
  Material Not Set for Serialization: The material may not be configured to use serial numbers in the system.
  Lifecycle Status: The serial number may have been deleted or is in a status that does not allow it to be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check if the serial number or UII you are trying to use is correctly entered and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to confirm its existence.
  Check Material Configuration: Ensure that the material is set up for serialization. You can check this in the material master data (transaction MM03) under the "Basic Data" or "Plant Data" views.
  Correct Material Number: Ensure that the material number you are using is correct and corresponds to the serial number you are trying to reference.
  Review Serial Number Status: Check the status of the serial number to ensure it is active and not blocked or deleted.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IQ01: Create Serial Number
  IQ02: Change Serial Number
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to serial number management and material master data.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and manage serial numbers and materials in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IUID223 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.