How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG189 - BO action &1 is not allowed due to use of status action &2

/IAM/CONFIG189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 189

• Message text: BO action &1 is not allowed due to use of status action &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG189 - BO action &1 is not allowed due to use of status action &2 ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG189 typically indicates that a specific Business Object (BO) action is not permitted due to the current status of the object. This error is often encountered in the context of Identity Access Management (IAM) or similar modules where certain actions are restricted based on the object's status.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /IAM/CONFIG189 BO action &1 is not allowed due to use of status action &2 suggests that:
  
  Action &1: This is the action you are trying to perform on the Business Object (e.g., creating, updating, or deleting an object).
  Status Action &2: This indicates the current status of the Business Object that is preventing the action from being executed.
  
  The underlying cause is typically related to business rules or configurations that restrict certain actions based on the object's status. For example, if the object is in a "locked" or "inactive" state, certain modifications may not be allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you