How To Fix SWF_POWL_UI007 - Visualization type &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_POWL_UI - Business Workflow: Worklist in POWL

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Visualization type &1 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_POWL_UI007 - Visualization type &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message SWF_POWL_UI007, which states "Visualization type &1 is not supported," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Process Orchestration Worklist (POWL) or similar applications where specific visualization types are expected for displaying data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unsupported Visualization Type: The error indicates that the visualization type specified (represented by &1) is not recognized or supported by the system. This could be due to:
  
  A typo or incorrect configuration in the POWL settings.
  The visualization type being deprecated or not available in the current version of SAP.
  Missing or incorrect implementation of the visualization type in the backend.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The POWL configuration might not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to render the specified visualization type.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain visualization types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Visualization Type: Verify the visualization type being used. Ensure that it is correctly defined and supported in your SAP system. You can check the configuration in the POWL settings.
  
  
  Review POWL Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code POWL_ADMIN to review the configuration of the POWL.
  Check the settings for the specific worklist and ensure that the visualization type is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Configuration: If the visualization type is indeed unsupported, you may need to update the configuration to use a supported type. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the POWL query to use a different visualization type.
  Updating the backend logic if custom visualizations are being used.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the POWL and the specific visualization type.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for your version of SAP to check for any changes or deprecations related to visualization types.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide updates regarding visualization types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Version Compatibility: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date, as newer versions may have added support for additional visualization types or fixed related bugs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SWF_POWL_UI007 error in your SAP environment.