# Incorrect data layer name

#### Description

At least one Google service detected on the page **is not using the default data layer name `dataLayer`**. This may cause inconsistencies when triggering tags or passing consent signals — especially if multiple data layers exist or if the CMP does not communicate with the correct global object.

#### Possible causes

* One or more Google tags (Google Ads, Google Analytics, etc.) are configured to use a **custom data layer name** (e.g., `myDataLayer`, `gtmDataLayer`, etc.).
* If the CMP is **not loaded via Google Tag Manager**, it assumes the default name is `dataLayer` unless specified otherwise.

#### What to do

**Recommended solution:**

* **Use a consistent data layer name** across the entire website (ideally `dataLayer`, unless a different name is strictly required).

**If you intentionally use a custom data layer name and your CMP is not loaded via GTM:**

* Declare the correct name **before the CMP is loaded**, using the following line:

<pre><code>&#x3C;script>
    window.ABconsentCMP = window.ABconsentCMP || {};
<strong>    window.ABconsentCMP.gtmDataLayerName = "NOM_DU_DATALAYER_PERSONNALISÉ";
</strong><strong>&#x3C;/script>
</strong></code></pre>

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