How To Fix /IWFND/CM_UM011 - Role search table is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_UM -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Role search table is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_UM011 - Role search table is empty ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_UM011 Role search table is empty typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any roles associated with the user for the requested OData service. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Roles: The user does not have any roles assigned that are necessary to access the OData service.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the OData service.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorization objects related to the OData service.
  Service Activation: The OData service may not be activated or properly registered in the SAP Gateway.
  User Mapping: The user might not be correctly mapped to the roles in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for accessing the OData service are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the required roles are missing, assign them to the user. Ensure that these roles contain the necessary authorizations for the OData service.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to check the configuration of the roles. Ensure that the OData service is included in the role and that the necessary authorizations are granted.
  
  
  
  Activate OData Service:
  
  Use transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the OData service is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to the OData service are correctly configured and that the user has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  User Mapping:
  
  If using a custom user mapping, ensure that the mapping is correctly set up and that the user is properly linked to the roles.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the roles or services were recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: OData Service Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects that might be required for the OData service.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Logs and Traces: Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWFND/CM_UM011 Role search table is empty error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the OData service.