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  The program or report associated with the variant has been changed, and the VI is no longer valid.
  Transport or system changes have caused the VI to become inactive.
  The variant was created in a different system or client where the VI was active, but in the current system, the VI is inactive.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the status of the VI:
  
  Use transaction SHD0 (Transaction Variants) or SHD1 (Transaction Recording) to check the status of the VI.
  Verify if the VI (&2) is active or inactive.
  
  
  
  Activate the VI:
  
  If the VI is inactive, try to activate it.
  You can do this in the variant maintenance or transaction variant maintenance screen.
  Sometimes, re-generating or re-recording the variant interface may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust or recreate the variant:
  
  If the VI cannot be activated (e.g., it was deleted or is obsolete), you may need to create a new variant or adjust the existing one to use an active VI.
  Alternatively, create a new variant interface for the transaction or report and assign it to the variant.
  
  
  
  Check for program changes:
  
  If the underlying program or report has changed, ensure that the variant interface corresponds to the current version.
  Recreate the variant interface if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport and system consistency:
  
  If this issue appeared after a transport, check if the VI was transported correctly.
  Ensure that the VI exists and is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Transaction SHD0: Used to create and maintain transaction variants and their interfaces.
  Variant Interfaces (VI) are objects that define the input screen fields and their default values for variants.
  Variants are often used to automate or simplify repetitive tasks by pre-filling selection screens.
  Inactive VIs can cause runtime errors or prevent variants from being used properly.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Variant accesses an inactive Variant Interface (VI)
  
  
  Cause
  VI is inactive due to deactivation, deletion, or program changes
  
  
  Solution
  Activate the VI, recreate the VI, or adjust the variant to use an active VI
  
  
  Tools
  SHD0 (Transaction Variants), SHD1 (Transaction Recording)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps to activate or recreate the VI, or how to adjust the variant, please provide the transaction or program name involved.