How To Fix WS_TOOL021 - Variant & copied successfully

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Variant & copied successfully

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL021 - Variant & copied successfully ?

  The SAP message WS_TOOL021 Variant & copied successfully is an information message, not an error. Here's a detailed explanation:
  
  Message Details
  
  Message ID: WS_TOOL021
  Message Text: Variant & copied successfully
  Message Type: Information (Success message)
  
  
  Cause
  This message appears when you successfully copy a variant in SAP. Variants are saved sets of input values for reports or transactions, allowing users to execute them with predefined parameters.
  When you copy a variant (for example, to create a new variant based on an existing one), SAP confirms the action by displaying this message.
  
  Solution
  No action is required because this is a confirmation message indicating success.
  If you intended to copy a variant, this message confirms that the operation was completed successfully.
  
  Related Information
  
  Variants in SAP: Variants are used to save input parameters for reports or transactions to avoid repetitive manual entry.
  Where variants are used: Commonly used in report selection screens, batch jobs, and transaction variants.
  How to copy a variant:  
  
  Go to the selection screen of the report or transaction.
  Choose the "Get Variant" or "Variants" button.
  Select the variant you want to copy.
  Use the "Save as" or "Copy" function to create a new variant.
  
  
  Message Class WS_TOOL: This message class is related to SAP tools and utilities, including variant management.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WS_TOOL021 Variant & copied successfully
  
  
  Type
  Information (Success)
  
  
  Cause
  Variant copy operation completed successfully
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; operation succeeded
  
  
  Related
  Variant management in SAP reports and transactions
  
  
  
  
  If you are seeing this message, it means your variant copy operation was successful and you can proceed with using the new variant as needed.