How To Fix /IWFND/CM_LOGGING041 - Retrieve external role for internal role '&1' and consumer '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LOGGING -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Retrieve external role for internal role '&1' and consumer '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING041 - Retrieve external role for internal role '&1' and consumer '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING041 typically indicates an issue related to the retrieval of external roles for an internal role in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error can occur when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the roles assigned to users or when the system is unable to find the necessary role mappings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Role 
  Configuration Issues: The internal role specified in the error message may not have a corresponding external role defined in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified internal role or the OData service.
  Missing Role Mapping: There may be a missing or incorrect mapping between internal and external roles in the system configuration.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the SAP Gateway or the OData service itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Verify that the internal role (&1) is correctly assigned to the user and that