How To Fix WS_TOOL072 - Variant &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Variant &1 is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL072 - Variant &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL072 Variant &1 is inconsistent
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP Report Painter/Report Writer tools, where a variant (a saved set of selection criteria or parameters) is used to execute a report or query.
  
  Cause
  
  The variant specified (&1 is the placeholder for the variant name) is inconsistent because the selection criteria or parameters saved in the variant no longer match the current selection screen or report definition.
  This inconsistency can happen due to:
  
  Changes in the report or query structure (e.g., fields added, removed, or changed).
  The variant was created for a different report or query.
  The variant contains obsolete or invalid values.
  The variant is corrupted or incomplete.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Variant:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38 and enter the report name.
  Click on Variants and select the variant &1.
  Check the variant's selection criteria and compare it with the current report's selection screen.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the Variant:
  
  If the variant is inconsistent, recreate it by entering the correct selection values and saving it again.
  Alternatively, adjust the variant by editing it to match the current selection screen fields.
  
  
  
  Delete and Recreate:
  
  If the variant is corrupted, delete it and create a new variant with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Report or Query Changes:
  
  Verify if the report or query has been changed recently.
  If yes, update the variant accordingly or create a new variant after the changes.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SHD0 (Transaction Variants):
  
  If the variant is a transaction variant, check it in SHD0 and adjust as necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_TOOL072 for specific patches or known issues.
  Transaction Variants: Variants created via SHD0 can become inconsistent if the underlying transaction changes.
  SAP Query Variants: Variants for SAP Query reports are sensitive to changes in the query definition.
  Debugging: Use debugging or logs to check which field or parameter causes the inconsistency.
  Standard SAP Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal for documentation on variants and their management.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS_TOOL072 Variant &1 is inconsistent
  
  
  Cause
  Variant parameters do not match current report/query selection screen or report structure
  
  
  Solution
  Review, adjust, recreate or delete and recreate the variant to match current report/query
  
  
  Tools
  SE38/SA38 (report variants), SHD0 (transaction variants), SAP Query tools
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes and documentation for specific fixes or patches
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., which transaction or report you are running), I can help with more tailored steps.