How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG171 - Activity template (row &1) has different activity type in Customizing


/IAM/CONFIG171 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

  • Message number: 171

  • Message text: Activity template (row &1) has different activity type in Customizing

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG171 - Activity template (row &1) has different activity type in Customizing ?
    The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG171 indicates that there is a mismatch in the activity type defined for an activity template in the Customizing settings. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Identity Management (IdM) or similar modules where activity templates are used to define specific actions or processes.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by one of the following reasons: Mismatch in Configuration: The activity template defined in the system has an activity type that does not match the expected type in the Customizing settings. Changes in Customizing: If there have been recent changes to the activity types or templates in the Customizing settings, it may lead to inconsistencies. Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues where the activity template is referencing an incorrect or outdated activity type.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can follow these steps: Check Customizing Settings: Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for activity templates. Verify that

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