/IAM/CONFIG163 - Partner role (row &1) is not assigned to the issue type in Customizing

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Partner role (row &1) is not assigned to the issue type in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG163 - Partner role (row &1) is not assigned to the issue type in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG163 Partner role (row &1) is not assigned to the issue type in Customizing typically occurs in the context of SAP Identity Management (IdM) or related modules where partner roles are configured for issue types. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue where a specific partner role is not linked to the designated issue type in the system's customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The partner role that is referenced in the error message is not assigned to the specified issue type in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings may have been altered or not properly set up, leading to the absence of the necessary link between the partner role and the issue type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the partner role and the issue type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for partner roles and issue types. This is typically found under the Identity Management or relevant module settings.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Role Assignment:
  
  Look for the configuration related to partner roles and issue types.
  Verify if the partner role mentioned in the error message is assigned to the correct issue type.
  
  
  
  Assign the Partner Role:
  
  If the partner role is not assigned, you will need to create or modify the assignment.
  Ensure that the partner role is correctly linked to the issue type as per your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  It may be necessary to transport these changes to other systems if you are working in a multi-system landscape.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides specific to your version of SAP for detailed steps on customizing partner roles and issue types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the partner roles are correctly assigned to the issue types in the customizing settings, you should be able to resolve the error message and restore the expected functionality in your SAP system.