How To Fix WS_TOOL165 - &1 has been activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: &1 has been activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL165 - &1 has been activated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL165 &1 has been activated
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message typically appears in the context of SAP Workbench or Transport Organizer tools. The message indicates that a particular tool or function (represented by &1, which is a placeholder for the tool name or ID) has been activated.
  
  It is an informational message, not an error.
  It usually appears when a user activates a development object, tool, or function within the SAP Workbench.
  The message confirms that the activation process has been successfully completed.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you activate a development object (like a program, function module, class, or other repository objects) in the ABAP Workbench.
  When a tool or function within the SAP Workbench is enabled or switched on.
  During transport or change management activities when activating objects.
  
  
  Solution / Action:
  
  Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is needed.
  It confirms that the activation was successful.
  You can proceed with your next steps in development or transport.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WS_TOOL  
  The message number 165 corresponds to the activation confirmation.
  Activation in SAP means compiling and making the object available for runtime.
  If you see this message, it means the system has successfully activated the object/tool.
  If you expected an error or problem, check the activation logs or short dumps (ST22) for any issues.
  For activation problems, transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor), or SE37 (Function Builder) are used.
  Activation is a key step in the development lifecycle in SAP.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WS_TOOL165 &1 has been activated
  
  
  Type
  Informational (Success confirmation)
  
  
  Cause
  A tool or development object has been activated successfully
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; proceed with your work
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SE80, SE38, SE37, ST22 (for dumps)
  
  
  
  
  If you want to see the exact text of the message or customize it, you can use transaction SE91 (Message Maintenance) and look up message class WS_TOOL and message number 165.
  
  In short:
  
  This message is a positive confirmation that the activation of a tool or object was successful. No error or problem is indicated.