How To Fix /IWFND/CM_LOGGING050 - User '&1' is in role '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LOGGING -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: User '&1' is in role '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING050 - User '&1' is in role '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING050 indicates that a user is trying to perform an action that is restricted due to their role assignment. Specifically, the message states that "User '&1' is in role '&2'", which suggests that the user does not have the necessary permissions to execute the requested operation.
  Cause:
  
  Role Assignment: The user does not have the required role or authorization to access the specific functionality or data they are trying to reach.
  Authorization Issues: The role assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are attempting to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization objects or roles that are assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Verify if the role &2 is indeed assigned to the user &1.
  
  
  
  Review Role Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review the authorizations associated with the role &2.
  Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the role that would allow the user to perform the desired action.
  
  
  
  Modify Role:
  
  If the role does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role to include the necessary permissions.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile for the role.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the roles and authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles and authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be required for the specific transaction or operation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding user roles and authorizations to better understand how to manage them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to perform their tasks.