How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT026 - User not authorized to run generator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: User not authorized to run generator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT026 - User not authorized to run generator ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT026 indicates that a user is not authorized to run the generator for the OData service in the SAP Gateway. This typically occurs when a user attempts to generate or activate an OData service without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to execute the OData service generator.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the necessary roles that include the authorization objects for OData service generation. Common roles that may be required include:
  
  SAP_GWFND_BC_OData (for OData services)
  SAP_GWFND_BC_MGW (for Gateway services)
  
  
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to assign these roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to the OData service generation. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_SERVICE (for service-related authorizations)
  S_TCODE (for transaction code access)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to run the generator again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to OData service generation and authorization issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SEGW: Service Builder for OData services.
  IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: To maintain OData services.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization for OData services.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the /IWBEP/CM_MGW_BOP_DT026 error message.