How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT253 - Issue type &1 not valid for application &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Issue type &1 not valid for application &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT253 - Issue type &1 not valid for application &2 ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT253 Issue type &1 not valid for application &2 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the issue type being used in the context of the specified application. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Identity Management (IdM) or similar applications where issue types are defined for various processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Issue Type: The issue type specified in the operation does not exist or is not valid for the application you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the application settings or in the issue type definitions.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or may not adhere to the expected formats or values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Issue Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings of the application and verify that the issue type &1 is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the issue type is active and properly linked