How To Fix WS_TOOL116 - Error while generating variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Error while generating variant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL116 - Error while generating variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_TOOL116: Error while generating variant &1
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the generation of a variant in SAP, often related to the SAP Workflow or Business Workplace (SBWP) tools. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the name of the variant or the object for which the variant generation failed.
  Common causes include:
  
  Authorization issues: The user does not have sufficient permissions to create or modify variants.
  Inconsistent or missing data: The variant definition contains invalid or incomplete data.
  System or transport inconsistencies: Objects related to the variant are locked, missing, or inconsistent.
  Technical issues: Problems with the underlying function modules or programs that generate the variant.
  Incorrect or corrupted variant templates: The template used to generate the variant is corrupted or incompatible.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS_TOOL116 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or change variants.
  Relevant authorization objects might include S_VARIANT or workflow-related authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Data:
  
  Check the