How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG112 - It is not allowed to use issue type of category &1 as subissue types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: It is not allowed to use issue type of category &1 as subissue types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG112 - It is not allowed to use issue type of category &1 as subissue types ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG112 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the use of issue types in the Identity Access Management (IAM) module. Specifically, it states that the issue type of a certain category cannot be used as a sub-issue type.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The issue type you are trying to set as a sub-issue type is not allowed to be used in that context. This could be due to the way the issue types are defined in the system.
  Hierarchy Violation: The issue type you are trying to use may belong to a category that does not support sub-issue types, or it may not be properly linked in the hierarchy.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify issue types in the IAM configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the IAM configuration settings and review the definitions of the issue types and their categories.
  Ensure that the issue type you are trying to use as a sub-issue type is indeed allowed to be used in that manner.
  
  
  
  Modify Issue Type Settings:
  
  If the issue type is incorrectly configured, you may need to change its category or modify its settings to allow it to be used as a sub-issue type.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy of issue types is correctly set up. You may need to adjust the parent-child relationships between issue types.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to issue types. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for IAM to understand the specific rules and configurations related to issue types and sub-issue types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring issue types in IAM.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and shared their solutions.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on IAM configurations and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.