How To Fix WS_TOOL091 - Variant does not point to any service definition &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Variant does not point to any service definition &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL091 - Variant does not point to any service definition &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL091 Variant does not point to any service definition &1
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Services or SOA Manager when dealing with service variants and their configurations.
  
  Cause
  This error means that the variant you are trying to use or reference does not point to any valid service definition. In SAP, a variant is a configuration or a set of parameters that should be linked to a specific service definition (such as a web service or an enterprise service). If the variant is not correctly linked or the service definition it points to has been deleted, renamed, or is otherwise invalid, this error will occur.
  Common causes include:
  
  The variant was created but never assigned to a service definition.
  The service definition linked to the variant was deleted or changed.
  The variant name or ID is incorrect or corrupted.
  Transport or system copy issues where the variant references a service definition that does not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction or tool where the variant is maintained (e.g., SOAMANAGER or WSADMIN).
  Verify that the variant exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Definition:
  
  Check if the service definition that the variant should point to exists.
  In SOAMANAGER, navigate to the Service Administration and look for the service definition.
  If the service definition is missing, you may need to recreate or import it.
  
  
  
  Assign the Variant to a Service Definition:
  
  If the variant is not assigned, assign it to the correct service definition.
  This is usually done in the variant maintenance screen or via configuration tools.
  
  
  
  Correct the Variant Name or Reference:
  
  Ensure that the variant name used in the configuration or code matches exactly the one defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy Checks:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system copy, verify that all related objects (service definitions, variants) have been transported correctly.
  Re-import or recreate missing objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  Sometimes patches or support packages fix related bugs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SOAMANAGER: Main tool for managing web services, service definitions, and variants.
  Transaction WSADMIN: Used for administration of web services.
  Service Definition: Represents the technical definition of a web service in SAP.
  Variant: A configuration set that can be linked to a service definition to customize behavior.
  SAP Notes: Search for WS_TOOL091 or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS_TOOL091 Variant does not point to any service definition &1
  
  
  Cause
  Variant is not linked to any valid service definition or the linked service definition is missing or invalid.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and assign the variant to a valid service definition; ensure service definition exists; correct variant references.
  
  
  Tools
  SOAMANAGER, WSADMIN
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes and transport logs for related issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, scenario, variant name, service definition name), I can help with more specific instructions.