Message type: E = Error
Message class: PRF_POWL_HANDLING - Powl related Error Handling Messages
Message number: 017
Message text: Mandatory Field '&1' is not in Source '&2'.
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PRF_POWL_HANDLING017
- Mandatory Field '&1' is not in Source '&2'. ?The SAP error message PRF_POWL_HANDLING017 indicates that a mandatory field (denoted as &1) is missing from the specified source (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP POWL (Personal Object Worklist) framework, which is used to manage and display work items and tasks.
Cause: Missing Field in Data Source: The mandatory field that is required for the POWL query is not present in the data source (e.g., database table, view, or structure) that is being used to populate the worklist. Incorrect Configuration: The POWL configuration may be incorrect, leading to the system expecting a field that is not available in the defined data source. Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model (e.g., changes in database tables or structures), it may result in the absence of the required field.
Solution: Check Data Source: Verify that the data source defined for the POWL query includes
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