How To Fix WS_TOOL405 - Variant: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Variant: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL405 - Variant: & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL405 Variant: &
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The error message WS_TOOL405 with the text "Variant: &" typically occurs in SAP when there is an issue related to variants in reports or transactions. The ampersand (&) is a placeholder for the variant name, which means the system is trying to reference a variant but encounters a problem.
  Common causes include:
  
  Variant does not exist: The specified variant name is not found in the system.
  Variant is invalid or corrupted: The variant might be incomplete or corrupted.
  Authorization issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization to use or access the variant.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: Variants transported from one system to another may not exist or be valid in the target system.
  Incorrect variant usage: The variant is used in a context where it is not applicable.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WS_TOOL405 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant Name:
  
  Verify the variant name being used is correct.
  If the variant name is missing or empty, specify a valid variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to run the report.
  Click on "Variants" and check if the variant exists.
  Alternatively, use transaction SE93 or SE80 to check variant objects.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Validity:
  
  Open the variant and check if all selection parameters are valid.
  Recreate the variant if it appears corrupted.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has authorization to use the variant.
  Check authorization objects related to variants, e.g., S_VARIANT.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the variant was transported, verify it exists in the target system.
  Re-import or recreate the variant if missing.
  
  
  
  Use Default Variant or No Variant:
  
  If the variant is optional, try running the report without a variant.
  Use the standard variant or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, debug the program to see where the variant is called and why it fails.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Variants in SAP:
  
  Variants are saved sets of input values for reports or transactions.
  They help automate repetitive tasks by predefining selection criteria.
  
  
  
  Transactions to Manage Variants:
  
  SE38 / SA38: Run reports and manage variants.
  SE93: Maintain transaction codes and associated variants.
  SE80: Object Navigator, can be used to explore variants.
  SHD0: Transaction variant maintenance.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_VARIANT: Controls access to variants.
  S_PROGRAM: Controls access to programs and variants.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WS_TOOL405 for specific patches or fixes.
  Review SAP Help Portal for variant management best practices.
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WS_TOOL405 Variant: &
  
  
  Cause
  Variant missing, invalid, unauthorized, or corrupted
  
  
  Solution
  Verify variant name, existence, validity, authorizations; recreate or correct variant
  
  
  Related Info
  Variants are saved selection criteria; use SE38/SA38 to manage; check authorizations
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, report, or program) where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored troubleshooting steps.