How To Fix POWL007 - Enter description for new query

POWL007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Enter description for new query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POWL007 - Enter description for new query ?

  The SAP error message POWL007 ("Enter description for new query") typically occurs when you are trying to create a new query in the SAP POWL (Personal Object Worklist) framework, but you have not provided a description for the query. This description is a required field when creating a new query.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system expects a non-empty description for the new query, and it cannot proceed without it. This is a validation check to ensure that every query has a meaningful identifier.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Provide a Description: When you are in the process of creating a new query, make sure to fill in the "Description" field with a meaningful name for your query. This could be something that describes the purpose or the content of the query.
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all required fields in the query creation form are filled out correctly. Sometimes, other