How To Fix WR_POWL005 - Database select without any result

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WR_POWL - Message Class for Retail Power Lists UI communication

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Database select without any result

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WR_POWL005 - Database select without any result ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WR_POWL005: Database select without any result:
  
  Error Message
  WR_POWL005: Database select without any result
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a database SELECT statement executed by the SAP system returns no records, but the program expects at least one record to be found. In the context of SAP, this message is often related to the POWL (Personal Object Worklist) framework or other scenarios where a query is performed on database tables to fetch work items, tasks, or related data.
  Common causes include:
  
  The selection criteria used in the query do not match any records in the database.
  The underlying data has been deleted or is not yet created.
  Authorization or data access restrictions prevent the user from seeing any records.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the POWL or related application.
  Custom code or enhancements that perform selects without proper checks for empty results.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WR_POWL005 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Verify the selection parameters or filters used in the query.
  Ensure that the criteria are correct and that there should be data matching those criteria.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Existence:
  
  Check the relevant database tables directly (using SE16/SE16N or SE11) to confirm that data exists for the given selection.
  If no data exists, investigate why the data is missing or whether it should be created.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view the data.
  Lack of authorization can cause the select to return no results.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  For POWL-related issues, verify the POWL query configuration in transaction POWL_QUERY or related customizing.
  Make sure the query is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate data sources.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze Custom Code:
  
  If custom code or enhancements are involved, debug the program to see where the SELECT statement is executed.
  Add checks to handle empty result sets gracefully, avoiding the error.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal using the error message or related keywords.
  Sometimes, this error is known and fixed in patches or notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  POWL Framework: The Personal Object Worklist is a generic framework in SAP to display work items from various applications. Errors in POWL queries often manifest as WR_POWL005.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  POWL_QUERY – Maintain POWL queries.
  SE16/SE16N – Data browser to check tables.
  SU53 – Check authorization failures.
  
  
  Debugging Tools: Use ABAP debugger to trace the SELECT statement causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WR_POWL005.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  SELECT statement returns no data when data is expected (due to filters, missing data, or authorizations).
  
  
  Solution
  Verify selection criteria, check data existence, review authorizations, check POWL config, debug custom code.
  
  
  Related
  POWL framework, authorization checks, SAP Notes, debugging tools.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, module, or scenario), I can help with more specific guidance.