How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT278 - Issue type &1 contains no valid partner role

/IAM/OBJECT278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT -

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Issue type &1 contains no valid partner role

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT278 - Issue type &1 contains no valid partner role ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT278 with the description "Issue type &1 contains no valid partner role" typically occurs in the context of SAP Identity Management (IdM) or SAP Access Control. This error indicates that the specified issue type does not have a valid partner role associated with it, which is necessary for processing requests related to that issue type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The issue type specified in the error message may not have been properly configured in the system. This could mean that the partner role has not been assigned to the issue type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the partner role for the specified issue type.
  Role Deactivation: The partner role associated with the issue type may have been deactivated or deleted, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the