How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG077 - Double quotation marks are not necessary for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Double quotation marks are not necessary for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG077 - Double quotation marks are not necessary for & ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG077 indicates that there is an issue with the syntax of a string in your Security Descriptor Definition Language (SDDL) string. Specifically, the error message states that double quotation marks are not necessary for a certain part of the SDDL string, denoted by &.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are defining security descriptors in SDDL format and you have incorrectly used double quotation marks around an identifier or a string that does not require them. In SDDL, certain elements such as user or group names, SID (Security Identifier), or other identifiers should not be enclosed in double quotes unless they contain special characters or spaces.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review the SDDL String: Check the SDDL string you are using and identify where the double quotation marks are applied unnecessarily.
  
  
  Remove Unnecessary Quotes: If you find that an identifier or a string does not require double quotes, remove them. For example, if you have something like "Domain\User" and it does not contain spaces or special characters, you can change it to Domain\User.
  
  
  Validate the SDDL: After making changes, validate the SDDL string to ensure that it adheres to the correct syntax and structure.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Once you have made the necessary adjustments, test the SDDL string in the context where it is being used to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SDDL Syntax: Familiarize yourself with the SDDL syntax rules. The SDDL format is used to define security descriptors in a string format, and understanding the rules can help prevent similar errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation or the Microsoft documentation on SDDL for more detailed information on how to construct valid SDDL strings.
  
  
  Error Codes: If you encounter other SDDL-related error messages, look them up as they may provide additional context or guidance on resolving issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SDDL_PARSER_MSG077 error and ensure that your SDDL strings are correctly formatted.