/IWFND/CM_LOGGING056 - Specified role '&1' not allowed for GSDO type '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LOGGING -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Specified role '&1' not allowed for GSDO type '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING056 - Specified role '&1' not allowed for GSDO type '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING056 indicates that a specified role is not allowed for a particular GSDO (Generic Service Data Object) type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when there are issues related to authorization or role assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Role Assignment: The user does not have the necessary role assigned that is required to access the specified GSDO type.
  Authorization Issues: The role assigned to the user may not have the required authorizations to perform actions on the specified GSDO type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the service or the role definitions that restrict access to certain GSDO types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user has the correct role assigned that includes access to the specified GSDO type.
  Use transaction PFCG to check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the role to ensure that they allow access to the GSDO type in question.
  You may need to adjust the authorizations or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust GSDO Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the backend configuration, review the settings for the GSDO type to ensure that it is correctly configured to allow access for the specified role.
  Ensure that the GSDO type is properly defined in the OData service and that the service is activated.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to see if the error persists.
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the status of the OData service and ensure it is active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific GSDO type and authorization issues for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: OData Service Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see what authorizations were checked and failed)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.