How To Fix WS_TOOL071 - Variant &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Variant &1 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL071 - Variant &1 is locked ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL071 Variant &1 is locked
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to change or delete a variant that is currently locked. Variants in SAP can be locked to prevent changes, typically to ensure consistency or because they are in use by other users or processes. The lock prevents accidental modification or deletion.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Variants are saved sets of input values for reports or transactions.
  When a variant is locked, it means it is protected from changes.
  The lock can be set manually by a user or automatically by the system.
  Attempting to modify or delete a locked variant triggers this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Lock Status:
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., SE38 or SA38 for reports).
  Use the variant management screen to check if the variant is locked.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Variant:
  
  If you have authorization, you can unlock the variant.
  In the variant maintenance screen, select the variant and choose the option to unlock it.
  Alternatively, use transaction SE38:
  
  Enter the program name.
  Click on "Variants" ? "Change".
  Select the variant and unlock it.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to unlock or modify variants.
  If not, contact your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  If Variant is Locked by Another User:
  
  Check who locked the variant.
  Coordinate with that user to unlock or release the variant.
  
  
  
  If Variant is Locked by System:
  
  Sometimes variants are locked due to background jobs or batch processes.
  Check if any jobs are running that use the variant.
  Wait for the job to finish or cancel the job if appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 - ABAP Editor (for managing variants of reports)
  SA38 - Execute ABAP program (variant management)
  SE93 - Transaction code maintenance (sometimes variants are linked to transactions)
  
  
  
  Variant Locking:
  
  Variants can be locked to prevent changes.
  Locking is useful for standard reports or critical processes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_VARIANT - Authorization object related to variant maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to variant locking in your SAP version.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Variant is locked to prevent changes.
  Solution: Unlock the variant if authorized, or coordinate with the user/system that locked it.
  Check: Variant status, authorizations, and running jobs.
  
  
  If you need detailed steps on unlocking variants or checking variant locks, please let me know!