How To Fix POWL000 - Illegal class; only implementors of IF_POWL_FEEDER are allowed

POWL000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POWL - Internal Messages used in generic personal object work list

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Illegal class; only implementors of IF_POWL_FEEDER are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POWL000 - Illegal class; only implementors of IF_POWL_FEEDER are allowed ?

  The SAP error message POWL000 Illegal class; only implementors of IF_POWL_FEEDER are allowed typically occurs when there is an issue with the class that is being used as a feeder for a POWL (Personal Object Worklist) application. This error indicates that the class specified does not implement the required interface IF_POWL_FEEDER, which is necessary for the POWL framework to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Class Implementation: The class specified in the POWL configuration does not implement the IF_POWL_FEEDER interface. This interface is essential for the POWL framework to retrieve and display data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the POWL settings, such as specifying the wrong class name or using a class that is not intended for POWL usage.
  Transport Issues: If the class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Implementation:
  
  Ensure that the class specified in the POWL configuration implements