How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX193 - Rule won't apply to &1 because of the annotation setting of the entity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Rule won't apply to &1 because of the annotation setting of the entity

What causes this issue?

You created an Access Control document to grant select privileges on an
entity which has set the annotation:
@AccessControl.authorizationCheck to the value #NOT_ALLOWED

System Response

The syntax check of the Access Control document returns a warning
telling you that the Access Control document is not applied to the CDS
entity. The result set of the CDS entity is not restricted by the
current Access Control document.

How to fix this error?

To get rid of the warning you either chose another Authorization Check
Mode for the given CDS entity or if the Authorization Check Mode is
feasible you should not create an Access Control document for this
entity.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can ignore the warning because it has no impact at runtime. It is
for informational purposes of the Access Control developer. If you want
to get rid of this warning, contact the developer of the Access Control
document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX193 - Rule won't apply to &1 because of the annotation setting of the entity ?

  The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX193 indicates that a specific rule cannot be applied to an entity due to its annotation settings. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Application Configuration Management (ACM) or similar frameworks where rules and annotations are used to control the behavior of entities.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Annotation Settings: The entity in question has specific annotations that prevent the application of the rule. Annotations are metadata that provide additional information about the entity and can dictate how rules are applied.
  Rule Compatibility: The rule you are trying to apply may not be compatible with the current configuration or state of the entity, as defined by its annotations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Annotations: Check the annotations of the entity that is causing the error. You can do this by accessing the entity's configuration in the SAP system and looking for any relevant annotations that might restrict rule application.
  
  
  Modify Annotations: If appropriate, modify the annotations to allow the rule to be applied. This may involve changing the configuration settings or removing conflicting annotations.
  
  
  Check Rule Definition: Ensure that the rule you are trying to apply is correctly defined and is intended to work with the type of entity you are dealing with. If the rule is not compatible, you may need to create a new rule or adjust the existing one.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the annotations and rules relevant to your scenario. This can provide insights into why the rule is not applicable and how to adjust your configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the application of the rule again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ACM or the specific error message. SAP Notes often contain fixes, workarounds, or additional information about known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues. They can provide practical insights and solutions.
  Training and Documentation: If you are frequently working with rules and annotations, consider additional training or reviewing SAP's official documentation on the topic to better understand how to manage these configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the rule to be applied to the entity in question.