How To Fix WS_TOOL079 - Variant is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Variant is inconsistent

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WS_TOOL079: Variant is inconsistent:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS_TOOL079 - Variant is inconsistent
  
  Cause:
  The error WS_TOOL079 occurs when a variant used in a report or transaction is inconsistent or corrupted. Variants in SAP are used to save input values for reports or transactions to facilitate repeated execution with the same parameters.
  This inconsistency can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The variant contains invalid or outdated selection criteria that no longer match the current program or report structure.
  The variant references fields or parameters that have been deleted or changed in the underlying program.
  The variant was created or modified incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in the expected data types or structures.
  Transport or system copy issues where variants were moved between systems but lost consistency.
  The variant is linked to a program or report that has been changed (e.g., after a patch or upgrade), making the variant incompatible.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS_TOOL079 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check and Adjust the Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction or report where the variant is used.
  Use the Variants button or menu to display the variant.
  Check the variant’s selection criteria and parameters.
  Adjust or delete any invalid or obsolete fields.
  Save the variant again.
  
  
  
  Delete and Recreate the Variant:
  
  If the variant is corrupted beyond repair, delete it.
  Create a new variant with the correct and current selection parameters.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE38 or SA38:
  
  Run the program/report in SE38 or SA38.
  Load the variant and check if it can be executed.
  If not, modify or recreate the variant.
  
  
  
  Check Program Changes:
  
  Verify if the underlying program/report has been changed recently.
  If yes, update the variant accordingly or recreate it.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy Checks:
  
  If the variant was transported from another system, check the transport logs.
  Recreate the variant in the target system if necessary.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS_TOOL079 for specific patches or fixes.
  If the problem persists, raise a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 - ABAP Editor (to check and run reports)
  SA38 - Execute ABAP Program
  SE93 - Transaction code maintenance (sometimes variants are linked to transactions)
  SE16 or SE16N - To check tables like VARID (variant header) or VARI (variant values)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  VARID - Variant header data
  VARI - Variant values
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_TOOL079.
  Example note numbers might vary depending on SAP version and patch level.
  
  
  
  General Advice:
  
  Always test variants after program changes.
  Avoid manual editing of variant tables unless guided by SAP support.
  Maintain proper transport procedures for variants.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context of where and how the error occurs (e.g., during report execution, batch job, or transaction), I can help with more specific instructions.