How To Fix ACMDT_OBJSTATUS166 - Accesspolicy name in DCL is different from DCL metadata

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMDT_OBJSTATUS - ACM: Messages for the Object-Status of Designtime-Objects

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Accesspolicy name in DCL is different from DCL metadata

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS166 - Accesspolicy name in DCL is different from DCL metadata ?

  The SAP error message ACMDT_OBJSTATUS166 indicates that there is a mismatch between the access policy name defined in the Data Control Language (DCL) and the metadata associated with that DCL. This typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that utilize DCL for managing access control and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Naming: The access policy name specified in the DCL does not match the name defined in the metadata. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual changes to the DCL or metadata.
  Changes in the configuration or naming conventions that were not synchronized.
  Deletion or renaming of access policies without updating the corresponding DCL.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the DCL or its associated metadata was transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may have been inconsistencies in the transport process.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: Different versions of the DCL or metadata might be in use, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Access Policy Names: Check the access policy name in the DCL