How To Fix WS_TOOL073 - Variant &1 accesses inactive VI &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Variant &1 accesses inactive VI &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL073 - Variant &1 accesses inactive VI &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_TOOL073 Variant &1 accesses inactive VI &2
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a variant (a saved set of input values or selection criteria for a transaction or report) tries to access or use a VI (Variant Interface) that is currently inactive.
  
  Variant (&1): The name of the variant being used.
  VI (&2): The name of the variant interface that the variant is trying to access.
  
  A Variant Interface (VI) is a special object that controls the input fields and their values for a variant. If the VI is inactive, it means it is not currently valid or enabled for use, possibly due to changes in the underlying program or because it was deactivated manually or by a system process.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The variant interface (VI) linked to the variant has been deactivated or deleted.
  The program or report associated with the variant has been changed,