/IAM/CONFIG_INT251 - User Status Action &1 does not exist for automated status change

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG_INT -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: User Status Action &1 does not exist for automated status change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG_INT251 - User Status Action &1 does not exist for automated status change ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG_INT251 User Status Action &1 does not exist for automated status change typically occurs in the context of SAP Identity Management (IdM) when there is an attempt to perform an automated status change, but the specified user status action is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The user status action referenced in the error message (&1) is not configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the user status configuration.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the user status action name that is being referenced in the automated process.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the user status and the actions that can be performed may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP IdM configuration settings and verify that the user status action you are trying to use is defined.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (e.g., User Status Configuration) and ensure that the action exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify User Status Action:
  
  If the action does not exist, you may need to create it. This involves defining the action in the user status configuration.
  If it exists but is not functioning, check the details of the action to ensure it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Automated Processes:
  
  Check the automated processes or workflows that are attempting to trigger this status change. Ensure that they are referencing the correct user status action.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Review the code or configuration where the user status action is referenced to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring user status actions and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the automated status change to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.