How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG005 - No setting found for object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No setting found for object type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG005 - No setting found for object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG005 No setting found for object type &1 typically occurs in the context of Identity Access Management (IAM) or when dealing with configuration settings related to authorization or object types in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a configuration setting for the specified object type, which is represented by &1 in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for the specified object type has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being referenced may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., /IAM/CONFIG or similar) and verify if the settings for the specified object type exist.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create the necessary configuration for that object type.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Type: 
  
  Ensure that the object type you are trying to access is valid and correctly spelled. Check the documentation or configuration guides for the correct object types.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration settings. You may need to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IAM configuration for any specific requirements or additional steps that may be needed.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches related to the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for IAM configuration, such as /IAM/CONFIG, /IAM/OBJTYPE, etc.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.