How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX098 - Name of the PFCG mapping (&1) and access policy (&2) differs

ACM_SYNTAX098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Name of the PFCG mapping (&1) and access policy (&2) differs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX098 - Name of the PFCG mapping (&1) and access policy (&2) differs ?

  The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX098 indicates a mismatch between the name of a PFCG (Profile Generator) mapping and an access policy. This error typically arises in the context of Access Control and Governance, particularly when dealing with role management and authorization assignments in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is an inconsistency between the names of the PFCG mapping and the access policy. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual changes made to the PFCG mapping or access policy that have not been synchronized.
  Deletion or renaming of roles or policies without updating the corresponding mappings.
  Configuration errors or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACM_SYNTAX098 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the PFCG Mapping:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG and check the mapping for the role in question.
  Ensure that the name of the PFCG mapping matches the expected name in the access policy.
  
  
  
  Verify Access Policy:
  
  Access the access policy configuration and verify that the name