How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG195 - Issue type &1 cannot be used because it is inactive

/IAM/CONFIG195 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Issue type &1 cannot be used because it is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG195 - Issue type &1 cannot be used because it is inactive ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG195 indicates that a specific issue type (denoted by &1) cannot be used because it is currently inactive. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Identity Access Management (IAM) or related modules where certain configurations or settings are required to be active for the system to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Configuration: The issue type you are trying to use has been marked as inactive in the system configuration. This could be due to administrative actions or changes in the configuration settings.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the issue type.
  System Configuration Changes: Recent changes in the system configuration or updates may have led to the deactivation of certain issue types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Issue Type:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where issue types are managed (this could be in the IAM configuration settings).
  Locate the specific issue type that