How To Fix /IWFND/COD033 - External role name '&1' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COD -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: External role name '&1' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COD033 - External role name '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COD033 External role name '&1' not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services when the system is unable to find a specified external role in the authorization management. This can happen for various reasons, and here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role: The external role specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Role Name: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the role name being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the role.
  Role Not Assigned: The role may not be assigned to the user or the relevant user group.
  Transport Issues: If the role was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Check if the external role exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) and searching for the role name.
  
  
  
  Correct Role Name:
  
  Ensure that the role name is correctly specified in the configuration or code. Look for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Assign Role:
  
  If the role exists but is not assigned to the user, assign the role to the user or the relevant user group.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role. You can use transaction SU01 to check user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the role was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the role is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate Role:
  
  If the role is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the specifications or requirements.
  
  
  
  Check OData Service Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is correctly configured to use the external role. You can check this in the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction SEGW).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SEGW: SAP Gateway Service Builder
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check if there are specific authorization objects related to the OData service that might be causing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/COD033 error message in SAP.