How To Fix /IWFND/CM_LOGGING401 - Consumer create: init

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LOGGING -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Consumer create: init

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING401 - Consumer create: init ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LOGGING401 Consumer create: init typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error is related to issues with the consumer (client) initialization when trying to create a connection or session for an OData service.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the OData service.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Configuration Issues: There could be misconfigurations in the SAP Gateway settings or the service itself.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity or firewall settings that prevent the client from reaching the SAP Gateway.
  Backend Issues: The backend system might be down or not reachable, leading to initialization failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the OData service. You can check this in transaction PFCG or by using the authorization trace.
  
  
  
  Activate the OData Service:
  
  Go to transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and check if the service is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Service Configuration:
  
  Check the service configuration in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing the client from connecting to the SAP Gateway. This includes checking firewalls, proxies, and network routes.
  
  
  
  Check Backend System:
  
  Ensure that the backend system is up and running. You can test the connection to the backend using transaction SM59 to check RFC connections.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP Gateway logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to view error logs related to OData services.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the OData service to identify where the initialization is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway documentation for best practices on service activation and configuration.
  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 and resolve the cause of the /IWFND/CM_LOGGING401 Consumer create: init error in SAP.