How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG092 - Issue type &1 is still being used by &2 and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Issue type &1 is still being used by &2 and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG092 - Issue type &1 is still being used by &2 and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG092 indicates that a specific issue type (denoted as &1) is still being utilized by a certain object or entity (denoted as &2) and therefore cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Identity Management (IdM) or similar configurations where certain configurations or objects are interdependent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The issue type you are trying to delete is still linked to one or more active objects, such as users, roles, or processes.
  Configuration Lock: The system may have a lock on the configuration due to ongoing processes or transactions that are using the issue type.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use, which is a common practice to avoid orphaned records or broken references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes or reports to identify where the issue type is being used. This may involve checking user assignments, roles,