How To Fix /IWFND/CM_LOGGING042 - No external role found for internal role '&1' and consumer '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LOGGING -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No external role found for internal role '&1' and consumer '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING042 - No external role found for internal role '&1' and consumer '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING042 No external role found for internal role '&1' and consumer '&2' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find an external role that corresponds to the specified internal role for the given consumer (which could be a user or an application trying to access the OData service).
  Cause:
  
  Role Mapping Issue: The internal role defined in the system does not have a corresponding external role assigned to it. This can happen if the roles are not properly configured or if there is a mismatch in the role definitions.
  Authorization Issues: The user or consumer trying to access the OData service does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to them.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the OData service or the associated roles in the SAP Gateway.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway system and check the role assignments for the user or consumer. Ensure that the external role is correctly assigned to the internal role.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and check if the external role exists and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Role Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the internal role is mapped to the correct external role. This can be done in the SAP Gateway settings.
  You may need to create or adjust the role mapping in the transaction IWFNDSERVICE or IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  Ensure that the user has the required roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the OData service.
  
  
  
  Service Activation:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway. You can check this in transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  
  
  
  Check Consumer Configuration:
  
  If the consumer is an external application, ensure that it is configured correctly to use the appropriate roles and that it is sending the correct credentials.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context. You can use transaction IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view error logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for information on role management and OData service configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in 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 issue related to the error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING042.