How To Fix GEF_CUST_MSG053 - Table set does not exist to create view

GEF_CUST_MSG053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CUST_MSG - Message class for GEF customizing

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Table set does not exist to create view

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG053 - Table set does not exist to create view ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG053 indicates that a specific table set does not exist, which is preventing the creation of a view. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's General Ledger (GL) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules, particularly when dealing with custom views or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table Set: The most common cause is that the table set you are trying to use for creating a view has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the system, leading to the system not recognizing the table set.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Set Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., OBY6 for defining table sets) and verify