How To Fix GS015 - The set is contained in itself (specify another set)

GS015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 015

• Message text: The set is contained in itself (specify another set)

What causes this issue?

You have tried to enter a single set into itself as a sub-set.

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Select a different sub-set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS015 - The set is contained in itself (specify another set) ?

  The SAP error message GS015, which states "The set is contained in itself (specify another set)," typically occurs in the context of set operations within SAP, particularly when dealing with set definitions in the SAP Query or SAP InfoSet Query.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to define a set that includes itself as a subset. In other words, you are trying to create a set that references itself, which is logically incorrect. For example, if you have a set A and you try to define set A to include set A, it creates a circular reference.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the set you are defining does not include itself. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review Set Definitions: Go through the set definitions you are working with and check if any set is referencing itself. 
  
  
  Modify Set Criteria: If you find that a set is incorrectly