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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 if the table set exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the view you are trying to create is correct and that all necessary components are in place.
  Check if the view is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table set and create views. You may need to consult with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for table set maintenance) and SE11 (for data dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to GEF_CUST_MSG053 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.