Invalid Git configuration in Azure Synapse

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Invalid Git configuration in Azure Synapse

Sibi Kumar (INFOSYS LIMITED) 6 Microsoft External Staff

Whenever I open the Azure Synapse, I'm getting the below popup saying Invalid Git config User's image I've owner access to the Azure Git repo still cannot have the Git enabled here. It also says that I need to switch back to Git mode to make changes but Azure Git is disabled for me

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2024-02-13T05:09:24.4433333+00:00

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Smaran Thoomu 24,110 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @Sibi Kumar (INFOSYS LIMITED) ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum and thanks for reaching out here.

I understand you're encountering an "Invalid Git config" error message when trying to access Azure Synapse and enable Git. Based on the information you've provided and the screenshot, here are some potential causes and troubleshooting steps:

As you mentioned having owner access to the Azure Git repo, double-check that you have the "Contributor" or "Data Factory Contributor" role at the subscription level in Azure Active Directory. These roles are required to enable and manage Git in Azure Synapse.
While Azure Git might be disabled within Synapse, you could still be using an Azure DevOps connection for version control. Check if your Synapse workspace is linked to an Azure DevOps repository and ensure you have the appropriate permissions there.
- Go to your Synapse workspace in the Azure portal.
- Click on "Manage" and then "Git repositories."
- If an Azure DevOps repository is listed, verify your access level and ensure it's sufficient for pushing changes.
Ensure you're working on the correct branch in your Git repository. If you're on a branch other than the "main" or "master" branch, you might encounter issues enabling Git. Try switching to the appropriate branch and see if the error persists.
Occasionally, temporary glitches or service disruptions can cause unexpected behavior. Try refreshing the Azure Synapse portal or logging out and back in to see if the issue resolves itself.
If your Azure Synapse is connected to an Azure DevOps project, there might be configuration issues with the integration. Verify that the connection is set up correctly and that you have the required permissions within the DevOps project.

If you're still having issues, please provide more details about your configuration and the steps you've taken so far, and we can try to assist you further.

Hope this helps. Do let us know if you any further queries.

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2024-02-12T05:19:44.3833333+00:00

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Sibi Kumar (INFOSYS LIMITED) 6 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-15T02:43:51.8466667+00:00

Hey, It is still an issue till date. The DevOps and Synapse have been managed by our team and I do have sufficient access.
The Synapse workspace is in AME tenant and I use SAW machine to login. But I found that, once logged in, it will ask for DevOps as the DevOps is in Corp account. My team members are getting the pop up to login in using Corp but I am not which seems to be the issue.
Smaran Thoomu 24,110 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-03-17T08:47:35.5133333+00:00
Hi Sibi Kumar (INFOSYS LIMITED)
Thanks for the update. Based on your latest findings, it seems like the issue might be related to the authentication process between your AME tenant’s Synapse workspace and the Corp account’s DevOps repository. Since your team members receive the prompt to log in using the Corp account but you do not, here are a few things to check:

Troubleshooting steps:

Try accessing the Azure DevOps portal (https://dev.azure.com) and ensure you can log in with your Corp account credentials.

If you are using the SAW machine, verify that the browser or session is correctly handling authentication prompts.

Since you're accessing Synapse from an AME tenant while connecting to DevOps in a Corp account, there might be Conditional Access policies that prevent seamless authentication.

Your IT team can check if any policies are blocking cross-tenant authentication.

Even though you have sufficient access, compare your DevOps access settings with your team members who receive the login prompt.

Try signing in from a different machine (if possible) to rule out a device-specific policy.

If your team members receive an MFA prompt when logging into the Corp account, but you do not, it’s possible your account has missing or misconfigured authentication settings.

Verify with your IT team if MFA or other security settings differ between accounts.

Since your team members are getting the login prompt and you are not, it seems likely to be an authentication or policy enforcement issue rather than a Git configuration issue itself. If the above steps don’t resolve the problem, I recommend escalating this internally to your IT/security team to check authentication policies and cross-tenant access settings.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need further assistance!
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2025-03-18T12:43:42.9033333+00:00

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