How To Fix PRF_POWL_HANDLING005 - Modifying of Records from PRF_C_POWL_FC Failed with status &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRF_POWL_HANDLING - Powl related Error Handling Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Modifying of Records from PRF_C_POWL_FC Failed with status &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRF_POWL_HANDLING005 - Modifying of Records from PRF_C_POWL_FC Failed with status &1. ?

  The SAP error message PRF_POWL_HANDLING005 indicates that there was a failure in modifying records in the context of the POWL (Personal Object Worklist) framework, specifically from the function call PRF_C_POWL_FC. The status code &1 provides additional information about the nature of the failure.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the records in the POWL.
  Data Locking: The records being modified might be locked by another user or process, preventing the current transaction from making changes.
  Incorrect Data: The data being submitted for modification may not meet the required criteria or may contain invalid values.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or inconsistencies in the application logic.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the POWL framework, they might be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the modification. This