How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG188 - Status profile &1 uses action &2, which is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Status profile &1 uses action &2, which is not defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG188 - Status profile &1 uses action &2, which is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG188 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the status profile in the Identity Access Management (IAM) module. Specifically, it states that the status profile you are trying to use references an action that has not been defined in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Action Definition: The action referenced in the status profile is not defined in the Customizing settings. This could happen if the action was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the status profile where it points to an action that is not valid or does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the action might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Action Definitions:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for IAM and check the action definitions.
  Ensure that the action referenced in the error message is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Modify Status Profile:
  
  If the action is not needed, you can modify the status profile to remove the reference to the undefined action.
  Alternatively, if the action is required, you can create it in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including actions, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for IAM to understand the expected configuration for status profiles and actions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the status profile functions as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SU01 (User Maintenance), and others that may be useful for IAM configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or IAM configuration that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional help from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /IAM/CONFIG188 and ensure that your IAM configuration is correct.