How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG111 - Code group &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Code group &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG111 - Code group &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG111 Code group &1 is not active typically occurs in the context of Identity Access Management (IAM) or related configurations in SAP systems. This error indicates that a specific code group, referenced by &1, is not currently active in the system, which can lead to issues with authorization checks or other IAM functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Code Group: The specified code group has not been activated in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or a recent change that has not been properly applied.
  Transport Issues: If the code group was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings related to IAM or the specific code group.
  Authorization Issues: The user or role attempting to access the code group may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Code Group:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., /IAM/CONFIG or similar).
  Locate the code group identified by &1.
  Activate the code group if it is not already active.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the code group was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are active.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check the status of transport requests.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings related to IAM and ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  Check for any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled for the code group to be active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or role has the necessary authorizations to access the code group.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues if the user is facing access problems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IAM and the specific code group for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /IAM/CONFIG, SU01 (User Maintenance), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing IAM configurations and authorizations.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your SAP environment.