/IAM/CONFIG173 - Partner role (row &1) is not assigned to the activity type in Customizing

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 173

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG173 - Partner role (row &1) is not assigned to the activity type in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG173 Partner role (row &1) is not assigned to the activity type in Customizing typically occurs in the context of SAP Identity Management (IdM) or related modules where partner roles are configured for specific activity types. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue where a partner role is not properly linked to an activity type in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The partner role specified in the error message is not assigned to the relevant activity type in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The customizing settings may have been altered or not set up correctly, leading to the mismatch.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the partner role exists but is not linked to the expected activity 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 activity types. This is usually found under the Identity Management or relevant module settings.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Role Assignment:
  
  Look for the configuration related to partner roles and activity types.
  Ensure that the partner role mentioned in the error message is assigned to the correct activity type.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Assignments:
  
  If the partner role is not assigned, you will need to create the necessary assignment. This may involve adding a new entry or modifying an existing one to include the partner role for the specified activity type.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, validate the configuration to ensure that the partner role is now correctly linked to the activity type.
  You may need to restart the relevant processes or services to apply the changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Perform a test to see if the error persists after making the changes. If the error is resolved, the configuration is correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides specific to your version of SAP IdM or the module you are working with for detailed steps on configuring partner roles and activity types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the partner roles are correctly assigned to the activity types in your SAP system.