How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT244 - Authorization missing for using the SAP Object Type functionalities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT -

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Authorization missing for using the SAP Object Type functionalities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT244 - Authorization missing for using the SAP Object Type functionalities ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT244 indicates that there is a missing authorization for using certain functionalities related to SAP Object Types in the context of the SAP Gateway. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or perform operations on an OData service or an SAP object type without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for accessing the specific SAP Object Type.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization objects related to the SAP Gateway or the specific OData service may not be properly configured.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been modified, leading to the loss of required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT244 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorization objects for the SAP Object Type functionalities.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either assign the appropriate roles to the user or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  If you are not authorized to make these changes, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for specific details on the authorization objects related to the SAP Gateway and OData services.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to SAP Gateway include S_SERVICE, S_RFC, and S_TCODE. You may need to check if these or other relevant objects are included in the user's roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization-related problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar cases encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /IWBEP/CM_MGW_RT244 error.