How To Fix FITV_POWL021 - Employee list cannot be saved

FITV_POWL021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITV_POWL - Message class for POWL of travel

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Employee list cannot be saved

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FITV_POWL021 - Details

• The SAP error message FITV_POWL021, which states "Employee list cannot be saved," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) applications when there is an issue with saving changes to an employee list or a similar data structure.
  Causes:
  
  Data Validation Issues: The data being entered may not meet the required validation rules. This could include missing mandatory fields, incorrect data formats, or invalid entries.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save changes to the employee list.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks, system performance problems, or issues with the application server.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the backend settings for the POWL (Personal Object Worklist) or related components may lead to this error.
  Business Logic Constraints: Certain business rules may prevent the saving of the employee list, such as restrictions on the types of changes that can