How To Fix /IWFND/CM_LOGGING044 - Retrieve internal role for external role '&1' and consumer '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LOGGING -

• Message number: 044

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING044 - Retrieve internal role for external role '&1' and consumer '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING044 typically indicates an issue related to the retrieval of internal roles for an external role in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error can occur when the system is unable to map an external role to an internal role for a specific consumer (client application).
  
  Cause:
  
  Role 
  Configuration Issues: The external role specified in the error message may not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This could be due to missing or incorrect role assignments.
  Authorization Issues: The user or consumer trying to access the OData service may not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned.
  Consumer Configuration: The consumer (client application) may not be properly set up in the SAP Gateway system, leading to issues in role mapping.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP Gateway or the underlying authorization framework.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Verify that the external role mentioned in the