/IWFND/CM_LOGGING045 - No internal role found for external role '&1' and consumer '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LOGGING -

• Message number: 045

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING045 - No internal role found for external role '&1' and consumer '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING045 No internal role found for external 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 a corresponding internal role for the specified external role when trying to authenticate or authorize a consumer (client) accessing the OData service.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The external role specified in the error message is not assigned to the user or is not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Role Configuration: The external role may not be correctly mapped to an internal role in the SAP system.
  Consumer Configuration Issues: The consumer (client application) may not be properly configured to use the specified external role.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the external role mentioned in the error message is assigned to the user who is trying to access the OData service.
  You can check this in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to see if the role exists and is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Role Mapping:
  
  Verify that the external role is correctly mapped to an internal role in the SAP Gateway configuration.
  You can check the mapping in transaction IWFNDSERVICE or IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to ensure that the service is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consumer Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the consumer application to ensure it is set up to use the correct external role.
  If you are using a specific client application, ensure that it is configured to authenticate with the correct credentials.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs. This transaction can help identify if there are any missing authorizations for the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the OData service again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may 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 additional 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_LOGGING045.