How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_V4S_RUN068 - X-CSRF protection needed for Read Access Logging (RAL)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_V4S_RUN -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: X-CSRF protection needed for Read Access Logging (RAL)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4S_RUN068 - X-CSRF protection needed for Read Access Logging (RAL) ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_V4S_RUN068 X-CSRF protection needed for Read Access Logging (RAL) typically occurs in the context of OData services when there is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection mechanism in place. This error indicates that the system requires a valid CSRF token for the request to be processed, particularly when accessing or modifying data.
  Cause:
  
  CSRF Protection: SAP uses CSRF tokens to protect against unauthorized requests. If a request is made without a valid CSRF token, the system will reject it to prevent potential security vulnerabilities.
  Missing Token: The error can occur if the client application does not send the CSRF token in the request headers.
  Expired Token: If the CSRF token has expired or is invalid, the request will also be rejected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Obtain a CSRF Token:
  
  Before making a request that requires CSRF protection (like a POST, PUT, or DELETE), you need to first make a GET request to the OData service endpoint. This request should include the X-CSRF-Token header set to Fetch.
  The response will include a new CSRF token in the X-CSRF-Token header.
  
  Example of a GET request to fetch the CSRF token:
  GET /your/odata/service HTTP/1.1
  Host: your.sap.server
  X-CSRF-Token: Fetch
  
  
  Use the CSRF Token in Subsequent Requests:
  
  For any subsequent requests (like POST, PUT, DELETE), include the CSRF token obtained from the previous step in the request headers.
  
  Example of a POST request with the CSRF token:
  POST /your/odata/service HTTP/1.1
  Host: your.sap.server
  X-CSRF-Token: <your_csrf_token>
  Content-Type: application/json
  
  { "data": "your_data" }
  
  
  Check for Token Expiry: If you are making multiple requests, ensure that the CSRF token is still valid. If you encounter the error again, you may need to fetch a new token.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for OData services and CSRF protection for more detailed information on how to implement CSRF token handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide updates related to CSRF handling in your version of SAP.
  Client Libraries: If you are using a specific client library (like SAPUI5), check the library documentation for built-in methods to handle CSRF tokens automatically.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWBEP/CM_V4S_RUN068 error and ensure that your requests are properly authenticated and authorized.