How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG185 - 'Default Remark' indicator must be unique for status '&1' and action '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: 'Default Remark' indicator must be unique for status '&1' and action '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG185 - 'Default Remark' indicator must be unique for status '&1' and action '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG185 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the "Default Remark" indicator in the Identity Access Management (IAM) module. This error typically arises when there are multiple entries with the same "Default Remark" indicator for a specific status and action combination, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple entries in the configuration for the same status (&1) and action (&2) that have the same "Default Remark" indicator.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the IAM might not have been set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the IAM configuration settings where the "Default Remark" indicators are defined.
  Look for the entries that correspond to the specified status and action.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Identify any duplicate "Default Remark" indicators for the same status and action combination.
  Ensure that each combination of status and action has a unique "Default Remark" indicator.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicates, you can either modify them to ensure uniqueness or remove the unnecessary entries.
  Make sure to save your changes after modifying the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the configuration for future reference and to help prevent similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for IAM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that each "Default Remark" indicator is unique for the specified status and action, you should be able to resolve the error message /IAM/CONFIG185.