How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG121 - The name & is obscured by an alias

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 121

• Message text: The name & is obscured by an alias

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG121 - The name & is obscured by an alias ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG121 with the description "The name & is obscured by an alias" typically occurs in the context of SAP Security and Authorization, particularly when dealing with Security Descriptor Definition Language (SDDL) parsing. This error indicates that there is a naming conflict where an object name is being obscured or hidden by an alias.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Naming Conflicts: An object (like a user, role, or authorization object) has the same name as an alias defined in the system. This can lead to confusion in the system when trying to resolve the name.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the security settings or in the way aliases are defined in the system.
  Changes in Object Names: If an object name was changed but the alias was not updated accordingly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
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