How To Fix /IWFND/COD035 - Error retrieving roles for GSDO type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COD -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Error retrieving roles for GSDO type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COD035 - Error retrieving roles for GSDO type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COD035 Error retrieving roles for GSDO type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway and OData services. This error indicates that there is an issue with retrieving roles associated with a specific Generic Service Data Object (GSDO) type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Roles: The roles required for accessing the GSDO type may not be assigned to the user or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the GSDO type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the OData service or the associated roles.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or inconsistencies in the role definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary roles assigned. You can do this by checking the user’s role assignments in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the GSDO type in question.
  
  
  
  Role Configuration:
  
  If the roles are missing, create or modify the roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations for the GSDO type.
  Ensure that the roles are properly activated and assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization failures. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the OData service in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE. Ensure that the service is properly registered and activated.
  Review the service definition and ensure that it is correctly linked to the GSDO type.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific GSDO type and the OData service for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: OData Service Maintenance
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /IWFND/COD035 error in your SAP system.