How To Fix SPXN165 - Function name in ACO metadata (&1) does not match expected name (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPXN - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Function name in ACO metadata (&1) does not match expected name (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPXN165 - Function name in ACO metadata (&1) does not match expected name (&2) ?

  The SAP error message SPXN165 indicates a mismatch between the function name in the ACO (Application Component Object) metadata and the expected function name. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when working with ACOs in general.
  Cause:
  
  
  Metadata Mismatch: The function name defined in the ACO metadata does not match the function name that the system expects. This can happen due to:
  
  Changes in the ACO configuration.
  Incorrectly defined or outdated metadata.
  Manual changes to the ACO that were not properly reflected in the metadata.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the ACO was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the metadata might not have been updated correctly.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the ACO or if the system has been upgraded, the expected function name may have changed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ACO Configuration: Verify the ACO configuration in the SAP system. Ensure that the function name in the ACO metadata matches the expected function name. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the ACO configuration in transaction code SPRO or using the relevant AIF transaction.
  Comparing the function name in the metadata with the expected name.
  
  
  
  Update Metadata: If there is a mismatch, update the ACO metadata to reflect the correct function name. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the ACO configuration.
  Regenerating the metadata if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all relevant objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the ACO or its metadata.
  
  
  Check for Upgrades: If the system has been upgraded, check the release notes or documentation for any changes to the ACO or function names that may have occurred during the upgrade.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the ACO processing to identify where the mismatch is occurring. This may involve looking at the code that calls the ACO and ensuring it references the correct function name.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), AIF (for Application Interface Framework), and SE80 (for object navigation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for AIF and ACOs to understand the expected configurations and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPXN165 error and ensure that your ACO metadata is correctly configured.