How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG034 - Object category &1 is already assigned to another object type &2

/IAM/CONFIG034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Object category &1 is already assigned to another object type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG034 - Object category &1 is already assigned to another object type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG034 Object category &1 is already assigned to another object type &2 typically occurs in the context of Identity Access Management (IAM) or similar configuration scenarios within SAP systems. This error indicates that the object category you are trying to assign is already linked to a different object type, which is causing a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The object category you are trying to assign is already associated with another object type. This can happen if the same category is being used for different purposes or if there was a misconfiguration.
  Configuration Error: There may be an error in the configuration settings where the same object category is mistakenly assigned to multiple object types.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with data integrity in the system, leading to conflicts in object assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the current assignments of the object category in question. You can do this by