How To Fix WS_TOOL094 - You are not authorized to check a variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 094

• Message text: You are not authorized to check a variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL094 - You are not authorized to check a variant ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL094: You are not authorized to check a variant
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to check or use a variant in SAP but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. Variants in SAP are used to save input values for reports or transactions, and checking or managing variants requires specific authorizations.
  Typically, the user lacks the required authorization object(s) related to variant management, such as:
  
  S_VARIANT (Authorization for variants)
  Or other related authorization objects depending on the transaction or report.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify if the user has the authorization object S_VARIANT with the appropriate activity (e.g., activity 02 = Change, 03 = Display, 06 = Check).
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, check the authorization trace via ST01 to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If missing, update the user's role(s) to include the necessary authorization for variant management.
  For example, add or adjust the S_VARIANT object with the required activity and variant type.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Ownership and Protection:
  
  Sometimes variants are protected or owned by other users, and the system restricts access.
  Ensure the user has the right to check or use the variant in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change roles, raise a request with your SAP security team to grant the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction for Variant Management:  
  
  SE38 or SA38 (for reports)  
  SHD0 (for transaction variants)  
  
  
  Authorization Object:  
  
  S_VARIANT controls variant-related activities.  
  
  
  Activities in S_VARIANT:  
  
  01 = Create  
  02 = Change  
  03 = Display  
  06 = Check  
  
  
  Useful Transactions:  
  
  SU53 – Display last authorization check failure  
  ST01 – Authorization trace  
  PFCG – Role maintenance (for security admins)  
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS_TOOL094 indicates insufficient authorization to check a variant. The fix involves ensuring the user has the correct authorization object S_VARIANT with the appropriate activity assigned in their roles. Use SU53 and ST01 to diagnose the missing authorization and coordinate with your SAP security team to resolve the issue.