How To Fix WS_TOOL210 - Service &1 is not a valid variant.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Service &1 is not a valid variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL210 - Service &1 is not a valid variant. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL210 Service &1 is not a valid variant.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you try to use or reference a service (often in the context of SAP Web Services, SAP Workflow, or SAP Business Workplace) that is expected to be a valid variant or variant-like object, but the system cannot find or recognize it as such.
  
  The service name provided (represented by &1 in the message) is either incorrect, misspelled, or does not exist.
  The service might not be properly registered or configured in the system.
  The service might be expected to be a variant (a saved set of parameters or configuration), but the object referenced is not a variant.
  In some cases, this error can occur if a variant or service was deleted or became inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Service Name:
  
  Verify that the service name you are using is correct.
  Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE80, SOAMANAGER, or relevant service management transactions to check if the service exists and is active.
  For workflow-related services, check in SWO1 or SWDD.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Validity:
  
  If the service is expected to be a variant, check in the variant maintenance transaction (e.g., SE38 ? Variants, or SHD0 for screen variants) whether the variant exists and is valid.
  Recreate or restore the variant if it is missing or corrupted.
  
  
  
  Re-register or Recreate the Service:
  
  If the service is missing or corrupted, re-register or recreate it.
  For web services, use SOAMANAGER to configure and activate the service again.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user executing the action has the necessary authorizations to access the service or variant.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or System Issues:
  
  Sometimes, transports or system inconsistencies cause missing services or variants.
  Check if recent transports affected the service or variant and re-import or fix as needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80 – Object Navigator (to check services and objects)
  SOAMANAGER – Web Service Configuration
  SWO1 – Business Object Builder (for workflow services)
  SE38 – ABAP Editor (for variants)
  SHD0 – Screen Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_TOOL210 or the specific service name.
  Sometimes, specific patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  Context:
  
  This error is often seen in scenarios involving workflow services, web services, or report variants.
  Understanding the context where the error occurs (e.g., during workflow execution, report execution, or web service call) helps narrow down the cause.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more targeted advice.