How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG164 - Default partner role is not yet entered

/IAM/CONFIG164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Default partner role is not yet entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG164 - Default partner role is not yet entered ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG164 Default partner role is not yet entered typically occurs in the context of Identity Management (IAM) or when dealing with partner roles in SAP systems. This error indicates that a default partner role has not been configured for a specific entity or process, which is necessary for the system to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The default partner role has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for partner roles may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  System Upgrade or Migration: If the system has been recently upgraded or migrated, some configurations may not have been carried over properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where partner roles are defined. This is usually found in the SAP GUI under the transaction code SPRO.
  
  
  
  Define Default Partner Role:
  
  Navigate to the section for partner roles (this may