How To Fix POWL016 - Query '&' is already open in another session

POWL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Query '&' is already open in another session

What causes this issue?

This error can be caused by:
Another open window that contains this worklist query
Previous abnormal program termination

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To correct this error, you can perform one of the following activities:
Close the other window and reload the worklist.
Log off and log on again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POWL016 - Query '&' is already open in another session ?

  The SAP error message POWL016 indicates that a particular query (identified by the query name represented by '&') is already open in another session. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP POWL (Personal Object Worklist) framework, which allows users to manage and interact with their work items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Sessions: The most common cause of this error is that the user has opened the same query in multiple sessions or tabs. SAP restricts the opening of the same query to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity.
  Session Timeout: If a session has timed out or is still active in the background, it may lead to this error when trying to open the same query again.
  User Locking: In some cases, the query might be locked by another user or session, preventing access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Close Other Sessions: Check if you have multiple sessions or tabs open with the same query. Close any additional sessions that