How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG177 - An existing partner role has already been defined as the default role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: An existing partner role has already been defined as the default role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG177 - An existing partner role has already been defined as the default role ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG177 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of partner roles in the Identity Access Management (IAM) module. Specifically, it suggests that there is an attempt to define a partner role as the default role when one has already been defined.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Default Role: You are trying to set a partner role as the default role, but there is already another partner role that has been defined as the default.
  Configuration Overlap: There may be overlapping configurations where multiple roles are trying to be set as default for the same partner type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Navigate to the IAM configuration settings where partner roles are defined.
  Look for the existing partner roles and identify which one is currently set as the default.
  
  
  
  Modify the Default Role:
  
  If you need to set a new partner role as the default, you will first need to remove the default designation from the existing role.
  Change the configuration of the existing default role to a non-default role.
  
  
  
  Set the New Default Role:
  
  After removing the default designation from the existing role, you can now set the desired partner role as the default.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  Ensure that you save your changes and check for any additional validation or activation steps required in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the new default role is functioning as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP IAM for detailed instructions on managing partner roles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like SPRO for configuration) that can help you navigate the IAM settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP IAM configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IAM/CONFIG177 error and properly configure your partner roles in SAP IAM.