How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT004 - &1 Action '&2' failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 Action '&2' failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT004 - &1 Action '&2' failed ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT004 &1 Action '&2' failed typically relates to issues within the Identity Access Management (IAM) module of SAP. This error indicates that a specific action (denoted by &2) could not be completed for the specified object (denoted by &1). 
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the action may not have the necessary permissions to perform the specified action on the object.
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another process or user, preventing the action from being completed.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the IAM settings or the object itself.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data associated with the object, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or bugs that are causing the action to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform the action on the specified object. This may involve