How To Fix WFD_WP1_MSG005 - Unable to authenticate the MDW service using OAuth 2.0.

WFD_WP1_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFD_WP1_MSG - Message Class for Worker Integration WP1

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Unable to authenticate the MDW service using OAuth 2.0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WFD_WP1_MSG005 - Unable to authenticate the MDW service using OAuth 2.0. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WFD_WP1_MSG005 Unable to authenticate the MDW service using OAuth 2.0.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the SAP Workflow service (or any related SAP component) tries to authenticate with the Master Data Workflow (MDW) service using OAuth 2.0 but fails. The failure can be due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid or expired OAuth 2.0 token: The access token used for authentication is no longer valid.
  Incorrect OAuth 2.0 client credentials: The client ID, client secret, or other OAuth parameters are incorrect or misconfigured.
  Misconfiguration in OAuth 2.0 setup: The OAuth 2.0 provider (Identity Provider) or SAP system is not properly configured.
  Network or connectivity issues: The SAP system cannot reach the OAuth 2.0 token endpoint or MDW service.
  Clock skew: Time difference between SAP system and OAuth provider causing token validation failure.
  Authorization issues: The OAuth client does not have the required scopes or permissions to access the MDW service.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check OAuth 2.0 Configuration:
  
  Verify the OAuth 2.0 client ID