How To Fix SAWE_WE_POWL008 - Search results do not include blocked data; see long text

SAWE_WE_POWL008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_WE_POWL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Search results do not include blocked data; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to display or change sales documents that may contain blocked
personal data.

System Response

The search results do not include any blocked data to protect personal
data.

How to fix this error?

Contact a business user who is authorized to display blocked data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_WE_POWL008 - Search results do not include blocked data; see long text ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_WE_POWL008 indicates that the search results in a POWL (Personal Object Worklist) do not include blocked data. This typically occurs when the system is configured to exclude certain records that are marked as blocked or inactive from the search results.
  
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Data: The primary cause of this error is that the data you are trying to access is blocked or inactive. This could be due to various reasons, such as the data being marked for deletion, being in a blocked status, or not meeting the criteria set in the POWL configuration.
  POWL Configuration: The POWL might be configured to filter out blocked or inactive records. This is often done to ensure that users only see relevant and actionable items in their worklist.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view blocked data, leading to this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Status: Verify the status of the data