How To Fix ACM170 - ABAP artifacts generation failed --> Delete all artifacts of role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM - Message-Class for all ACM functions/exceptions

• Message number: 170

• Message text: ABAP artifacts generation failed --> Delete all artifacts of role &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM170 - ABAP artifacts generation failed --> Delete all artifacts of role &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACM170 indicates that there was a failure in generating ABAP artifacts for a specific role. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Authorization Management or when working with ABAP development objects. The error message suggests that you need to delete all artifacts associated with the specified role to resolve the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Corrupted Artifacts: The ABAP artifacts associated with the role may be corrupted or inconsistent.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be missing dependencies or objects that the artifacts rely on.
  Transport Issues: If the role or its artifacts were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the generation of the artifacts.
  System Configuration: Incorrect system configuration or settings may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Delete Artifacts: Follow the instructions in the error message to delete all artifacts associated with the role. This can typically be done through transaction codes like PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  Go to transaction PFCG.
  Enter the role name that is causing the issue.
  Navigate to the "Authorizations" tab.
  Delete the existing authorization profile and regenerate it.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Role: After deleting the artifacts, regenerate the role to create new artifacts.
  
  In the same PFCG transaction, after deleting, click on "Generate" to regenerate the authorization profile.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that all necessary dependencies for the role and its artifacts are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  Review Transport Logs: If the role was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required in PFCG.
  
  
  System Configuration: Review the system configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly for authorization management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Profile Generator), SU01 (User Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System) for managing roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ACM170 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on role management and authorization concepts to better understand how roles and artifacts are managed within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.