# ValidatePolicyFinding
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A finding in a policy. Each finding is an actionable recommendation that can be used to improve the policy.

## Contents
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 ** findingDetails **   <a name="accessanalyzer-Type-ValidatePolicyFinding-findingDetails"></a>
A localized message that explains the finding and provides guidance on how to address it.  
Type: String  
Required: Yes

 ** findingType **   <a name="accessanalyzer-Type-ValidatePolicyFinding-findingType"></a>
The impact of the finding.  
Security warnings report when the policy allows access that we consider overly permissive.  
Errors report when a part of the policy is not functional.  
Warnings report non-security issues when a policy does not conform to policy writing best practices.  
Suggestions recommend stylistic improvements in the policy that do not impact access.  
Type: String  
Valid Values: `ERROR | SECURITY_WARNING | SUGGESTION | WARNING`   
Required: Yes

 ** issueCode **   <a name="accessanalyzer-Type-ValidatePolicyFinding-issueCode"></a>
The issue code provides an identifier of the issue associated with this finding.  
Type: String  
Required: Yes

 ** learnMoreLink **   <a name="accessanalyzer-Type-ValidatePolicyFinding-learnMoreLink"></a>
A link to additional documentation about the type of finding.  
Type: String  
Required: Yes

 ** locations **   <a name="accessanalyzer-Type-ValidatePolicyFinding-locations"></a>
The list of locations in the policy document that are related to the finding. The issue code provides a summary of an issue identified by the finding.  
Type: Array of [Location](API_Location.md) objects  
Required: Yes

## See Also
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For more information about using this API in one of the language-specific AWS SDKs, see the following:
+  [AWS SDK for C\$1\$1](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/SdkForCpp/accessanalyzer-2019-11-01/ValidatePolicyFinding) 
+  [AWS SDK for Java V2](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/SdkForJavaV2/accessanalyzer-2019-11-01/ValidatePolicyFinding) 
+  [AWS SDK for Ruby V3](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/SdkForRubyV3/accessanalyzer-2019-11-01/ValidatePolicyFinding)