How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT_INT138 - Line &1 of &2 has more than 1 parent (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT_INT -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Line &1 of &2 has more than 1 parent (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_INT138 - Line &1 of &2 has more than 1 parent (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_INT138 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchical structure of objects in the Identity Access Management (IAM) module. Specifically, the error states that a particular line in a specified object has more than one parent, which violates the expected structure of a hierarchy where each child should have only one parent.
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issue: The most common cause of this error is a data integrity issue where an object has been incorrectly assigned to multiple parents in the hierarchy.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the way the objects are defined or related to each other.
  Manual Changes: If manual changes were made to the hierarchy or if data was imported incorrectly, it could lead to this situation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchical Structure: Review the hierarchical structure of the objects involved. Ensure that each child object has only one parent. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using reports that display the hierarchy.
  Correct Data: If you find that an object has multiple parents, you will need to correct the data. This may involve:
  
  Removing the incorrect parent-child relationships.
  Reassigning the child object to the correct parent.
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks: Run data consistency checks or validation reports provided by SAP to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the object relationships.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IAM and object management for specific guidelines on maintaining the hierarchy.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP IAM that allow you to view and manage object hierarchies (e.g., IAM_OBJECTS, IAM_HIERARCHY).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing Changes: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and restore the integrity of the object hierarchy in your SAP IAM system.