How To Fix POWL013 - Datatype & not existing for selection criteria & in POWL type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Datatype & not existing for selection criteria & in POWL type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POWL013 - Datatype & not existing for selection criteria & in POWL type & ?

  The SAP error message POWL013 indicates that there is an issue with the selection criteria in a POWL (Personal Object Worklist) type. Specifically, it suggests that a certain datatype is not recognized or does not exist for the specified selection criteria in the given POWL type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The error typically arises when the selection criteria defined in the POWL configuration references a data type that is not defined or is incorrectly specified.
  Missing Data Element: The data element or field that is being referenced may not exist in the underlying data model or may have been deleted or renamed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the POWL configuration settings, such as incorrect mappings or settings in the POWL type definition.
  Transport Issues: If the POWL configuration was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check POWL Configuration:
  
  Go to the POWL configuration transaction (e.g., POWL_ADMIN).
  Verify the selection criteria for the specific POWL type and ensure that all referenced data types and fields are correctly defined and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Types:
  
  Check the data dictionary (transaction SE11) for the data types and ensure that they are correctly defined.
  If a data type is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the selection criteria to use an existing data type.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If any objects are missing, you may need to re-transport them.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant POWL classes or methods to trace where the error is occurring and gather more information about the missing datatype.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to POWL and the specific POWL type you are working with for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  POWL Types: POWL types are used to define the structure and behavior of worklists in SAP. Each POWL type can have its own selection criteria, layout, and data sources.
  Data Dictionary: The data dictionary in SAP (transaction SE11) is where you can manage data types, tables, views, and other data-related objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to POWL and the error message POWL013.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the POWL013 error message in your SAP system.