How To Fix SAWE_WE_POWL005 - Order type not maintained in selection criteria

SAWE_WE_POWL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_WE_POWL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Order type not maintained in selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_WE_POWL005 - Order type not maintained in selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_WE_POWL005, which states "Order type not maintained in selection criteria," typically occurs in the context of the Purchase Order Worklist (POWL) or similar applications where selection criteria are used to filter data. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any relevant data because the order type has not been specified or is not valid in the selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Order Type: The selection criteria for the worklist do not include a valid order type, which is necessary for the system to filter and display the relevant purchase orders.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the worklist or the selection criteria may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of valid order types.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain order types, which can lead to this error if the selection criteria include those types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Go to the POWL