How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN023 - Set type & already exists or not fully defined

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Set type & already exists or not fully defined

What causes this issue?

You wanted to:
Create or display a set type
However, a set type or another database object already exists with this
name. Choose another name.
Delete a set type
The corresponding entry is missing in the application table
COMC_SETTYPE. This is a serious error. Ask your system administrator to
contact SAP.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN023 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN023 indicates that there is an issue with a set type in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the set type you are trying to create or modify already exists or is not fully defined. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with characteristics and attributes in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Set Type: The set type you are trying to create already exists in the system. This can happen if you are attempting to create a duplicate set type.
  Incomplete Definition: The set type exists but is not fully defined. This could mean that some required fields or attributes are missing or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the set type, leading to confusion about its existence.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the system configuration