/IWFND/COD031 - Error retrieving users assigned to role '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COD -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Error retrieving users assigned to role '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COD031 - Error retrieving users assigned to role '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COD031 Error retrieving users assigned to role '&1' typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when there is an issue retrieving the users assigned to a specific role. This error can arise due to various reasons, including authorization issues, configuration problems, or system inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to view the users assigned to the specified role.
  Role Configuration: The role specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  System Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the user-role assignments in the system, possibly due to recent changes or updates.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the SAP Gateway or the backend system that prevent the retrieval of user-role assignments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the role information. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  
  
  
  Verify Role Existence:
  
  Check if the role specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to transaction PFCG and searching for the role.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  If the role exists, review its configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that users are assigned to it as expected.
  
  
  
  Check User Assignments:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check if users are correctly assigned to the role. You can also use transaction SUIM to generate a report of users assigned to specific roles.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation. They may need to check for any system inconsistencies or perform a deeper analysis.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Gateway and OData service documentation for any specific configuration or setup requirements that may be relevant to your scenario.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/COD031 error message.