How To Fix PRF_POWL_HANDLING009 - Reference Name &1 Provided is not a Data Element.

PRF_POWL_HANDLING009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRF_POWL_HANDLING - Powl related Error Handling Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Reference Name &1 Provided is not a Data Element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRF_POWL_HANDLING009 - Reference Name &1 Provided is not a Data Element. ?

  The SAP error message PRF_POWL_HANDLING009 indicates that there is an issue with a reference name that is expected to be a data element but is not recognized as such in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP POWL (Personal Object Worklist) framework, which is used to manage and display work items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference Name: The reference name provided in the configuration or code does not correspond to a valid data element in the SAP system.
  Missing Data Element: The data element may not exist in the system, possibly due to a transport issue or a missing development object.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the reference name, leading to the system not being able to find the corresponding data element.
  Namespace Issues: If the reference name is in a custom namespace, it may not be properly defined or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Reference Name: Verify that the reference name