How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG184 - Digit. signature application &1 or digit. signature object &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Digit. signature application &1 or digit. signature object &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG184 - Digit. signature application &1 or digit. signature object &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG184 indicates that a digital signature application or digital signature object is not found in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Identity Management (IdM) or when dealing with digital signatures in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The digital signature application or object specified in the error message is not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Object Name: The name of the digital signature application or object may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the digital signature application or object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO for customizing).
  Verify that the digital signature application and object are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Names:
  
  Ensure that the names of the digital signature application and object match exactly with what is expected in the configuration.
  Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the digital signature application and object.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to digital signatures and the specific application you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to digital signatures and configuration, such as SPRO, SU01, and others relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /IAM/CONFIG184 error in your SAP system.