How To Fix PRF_POWL_HANDLING021 - Button Text cannot be blank. This text is displayed on UI Button.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRF_POWL_HANDLING - Powl related Error Handling Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Button Text cannot be blank. This text is displayed on UI Button.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRF_POWL_HANDLING021 - Button Text cannot be blank. This text is displayed on UI Button. ?

  The SAP error message PRF_POWL_HANDLING021 indicates that a button in the User Interface (UI) of a POWL (Personal Object Worklist) application is missing a text label. This error typically occurs when a button is defined in the POWL configuration but does not have any text associated with it, which is required for the button to be displayed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Button Text: The most common cause of this error is that the button configuration in the POWL settings does not have a text value assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue in the configuration of the POWL application where the button properties are not set correctly.
  Custom Development: If there is custom development involved, the button text might not have been set properly in the code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check POWL Configuration:
  
  Go to the POWL configuration transaction (usually POWL_ADMIN or POWL_COCKPIT).
  Locate the specific POWL application that is causing the issue.
  Check the button configuration and ensure that all buttons have a valid text assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Assign Button Text:
  
  If you find a button without text, enter a meaningful label in the "Button Text" field.
  Save the changes and activate the POWL application.
  
  
  
  Test the Application:
  
  After making the changes, test the POWL application to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the button displays correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If the POWL application involves custom code, review the code to ensure that the button text is being set correctly.
  Look for any hardcoded values or missing assignments that could lead to a blank button text.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  POWL Overview: POWL is a framework in SAP that allows users to create personalized worklists based on their roles and tasks.
  Button Configuration: Each button in a POWL application can have properties such as text, action, and visibility, which can be configured in the POWL settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to POWL configurations and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PRF_POWL_HANDLING021 error and ensure that your POWL application functions correctly.