How To Fix ECATT_ODATA_TST075 - You are not authorized to start the SAP Gateway Client (/IWFND/GW_CLIENT)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECATT_ODATA_TST - eCATT OData Testing - Messages

• Message number: 075

• Message text: You are not authorized to start the SAP Gateway Client (/IWFND/GW_CLIENT)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECATT_ODATA_TST075 - You are not authorized to start the SAP Gateway Client (/IWFND/GW_CLIENT) ?

  The SAP error message ECATT_ODATA_TST075 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to start the SAP Gateway Client (/IWFND/GW_CLIENT). This error typically occurs when trying to test OData services using the SAP Gateway Client, and it is related to authorization issues.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user executing the action does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. The specific authorization object that controls access to the SAP Gateway Client is S_SERVICE, which is used to manage access to OData services.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if they include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign a role that includes the necessary authorizations for the SAP Gateway Client.
  Common roles that might include the necessary authorizations are those related to SAP Gateway or OData services.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Roles:
  
  If you have access to modify roles, you can add the required authorization object S_SERVICE to the user's role.
  Ensure that the S_SERVICE object has the necessary activity (like 03 for execute) and the correct service name or wildcard entries as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, ask the user to log out and log back in to refresh their authorization profile.
  Test again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Object S_SERVICE: This object is used to control access to services in the SAP Gateway. It includes fields such as SERVICE (the name of the service) and ACTVT (the activity, e.g., display, execute).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check and modify user profiles.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to create or modify roles and assign authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios related to this error.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.