How To Fix WS_TOOL090 - Variant &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Variant &1 not found

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS_TOOL090 Variant &1 not found:
  
  Error Message
  WS_TOOL090 Variant &1 not found
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a specific variant (a saved set of selection criteria or parameters) that a program or transaction is trying to access does not exist in the system. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the name of the variant that was not found.
  Variants are often used in SAP reports or tools to save frequently used selection parameters. If the variant has been deleted, never created, or the name is misspelled, the system cannot find it and throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When running a report or transaction that references a variant which is missing.
  When a background job or a tool tries to execute using a variant that does not exist.
  When a user or program tries to load a variant that was deleted or never created.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Variant Name:
  
  Verify the exact name of the variant being called.
  Ensure there are no typos or case sensitivity issues.
  
  
  
  Check if the Variant Exists:
  
  Go to the transaction or report where the variant is used.
  Use the Variants button or menu option to list existing variants.
  Confirm if the variant is present.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Variant:
  
  If the variant does not exist, create a new variant with the required selection criteria.
  If the variant was deleted accidentally, restore it if possible or recreate it.
  
  
  
  Update the Program or Job:
  
  If a background job or program is referencing the variant, update the job definition or program parameters to use an existing variant.
  Alternatively, modify the program to handle missing variants gracefully.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the variant exists but the user does not have authorization to see or use it.
  Verify user authorizations for variant usage.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction for managing variants:  
  
  For reports: Use the Variants button on the selection screen or transaction SE38 (ABAP Editor) to manage variants.
  For background jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check job logs and variants used.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to variants and the specific program or tool you are using.
  
  
  
  Variant Naming Conventions:  
  
  Ensure consistent naming conventions to avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  Program Code:  
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, check the code section where the variant is called (e.g., SUBMIT statement with USING SELECTION-SET).
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS_TOOL090 Variant &1 not found
  
  
  Cause
  Variant name referenced does not exist
  
  
  Solution
  Verify variant name, create or restore variant, update job/program
  
  
  Related
  Variant management in selection screens, background jobs, authorizations
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, program, or job), I can help with more specific steps.