/IWFND/CM_LOGGING043 - External role '&1' found for internal role '&2' and consumer '&3'

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LOGGING -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: External role '&1' found for internal role '&2' and consumer '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING043 - External role '&1' found for internal role '&2' and consumer '&3' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING043 typically indicates an issue related to the authorization roles in the context of OData services. This error occurs when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration between external roles and internal roles in the SAP Gateway framework.
  Cause:
  
  Role Mismatch: The external role specified in the error message does not match the internal role that is expected for the consumer (user or application) trying to access the OData service.
  Authorization Issues: The user or application may not have the necessary authorizations assigned to access the OData service.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the role mapping between external and internal roles in the SAP Gateway settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Verify that the user or application has the correct external role assigned. You can do this by checking the user’s role assignments in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the external role is correctly mapped to the internal role in the SAP Gateway configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Role Mapping:
  
  Go to the transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and check the service configuration.
  Ensure that the external roles are correctly defined and mapped to the corresponding internal roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  If necessary, adjust the authorizations in the role to include the required permissions for accessing the OData service.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the OData service again to see if the error persists.
  You can also use tools like Postman or the SAP Gateway Client (transaction /IWFND/GW_CLIENT) to test the service with the user credentials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to OData services and role management for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: For managing OData services.
  SU01: For user maintenance and role assignment.
  PFCG: For role maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary roles and authorizations are correctly configured for accessing the OData service.