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