How To Fix G0517 - Set &3: Dependent set &4 does not exist

G0517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Set &3: Dependent set &4 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Set &V3& is to be copied to &V1& &V2&. However, there the set &V4&,
which is used by set &V3&, does not exist. References to non-existing
sets is generally not possible.

System Response

Set &V3& will not be copied.

How to fix this error?

If you want to copy set &V3&, you must either also copy set &V4&, or
created it manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0517 - Set &3: Dependent set &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message G0517, which states "Set &3: Dependent set &4 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's set management, particularly when dealing with sets in the context of reporting or data analysis. This error indicates that a dependent set that is required for the operation you are trying to perform does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Dependent Set: The primary cause of this error is that the dependent set (set &4) that is referenced in the operation does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The set was never created.
  The set was deleted or not properly saved.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the set definition.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the sets may not be correctly defined, leading to dependencies that cannot be resolved.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If sets are transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may