How To Fix GS005 - Select set type

GS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Select set type

What causes this issue?

When creating a basic or single dimension set, processing has been
cancelled when specifying the field name for the set in a dialog box.

System Response

Since you can only create a basic or single-dimension set by entering a
field name, the system will ask you to select a different set type, if
necessary.

How to fix this error?

Select a different set type, or press the ENTER key so that the system
asks you to enter the field name again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS005 - Select set type ?

  The SAP error message GS005, which states "Select set type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's selection screen or when working with selection sets in various modules, such as SAP HR or SAP BW. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific selection set type to be defined or selected, but it is either missing or incorrectly specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Set: The selection set type that the program is trying to access has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection set type may be incorrectly configured or not properly assigned to the relevant program or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection set type.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying tables that manage selection sets.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Set Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the selection