How To Fix WS_TOOL093 - Variant is locked

WS_TOOL093 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Variant is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL093 - Variant is locked ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS_TOOL093 Variant is locked
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to change or delete a variant that is currently locked. Variants in SAP can be locked to prevent changes, typically to ensure consistency or because they are in use by other users or processes. Locking can happen explicitly by a user or implicitly by the system during certain operations.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Variant: A saved set of input values for a report or transaction, allowing users to execute the report with predefined parameters.
  Locking: Variants can be locked to prevent accidental changes or deletion, especially if they are shared or critical.
  
  
  Common Scenarios Leading to This Error:
  
  Attempting to modify or delete a variant that another user has locked.
  The variant is locked because it is currently being used or edited.
  The variant is locked by the system due to background jobs or batch processes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to run the program.
  When selecting the