How To Fix GS025 - Set & in line & contains overlapping entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Set & in line & contains overlapping entries

What causes this issue?

In a single set that may not contain any values more than once, there
is a sub-set that contains one value several times.

System Response

You cannot save the set in this status.

How to fix this error?

Either delete the sub-set from the set, or remove the ambiguity
check for the set (in the header screen of the set maintenance
transaction).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS025 - Set & in line & contains overlapping entries ?

  The SAP error message GS025 ("Set & in line & contains overlapping entries") typically occurs when there are overlapping entries in a set that is being processed in a report or transaction. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with sets in SAP's reporting tools or when defining selection criteria for data retrieval.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the set defined contains overlapping ranges or entries. For example, if you have a set of customer numbers and two entries in the set cover the same range of customer numbers, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Set Definition: The set may have been defined incorrectly, leading to overlaps. This can happen if the user manually enters ranges or if there are issues with data integrity.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that cause the sets to overlap unintentionally.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Set Definition: Check the entries in the set that is causing the error. Look for overlapping ranges or duplicate entries. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the set definition in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code SE16 for table entries).
  Reviewing the entries to ensure that they do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Modify the Set: If you find overlapping entries, modify the set to eliminate the overlaps. This may involve:
  
  Removing duplicate entries.
  Adjusting the ranges so that they do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Set: If the set is complex or difficult to modify, consider recreating it from scratch with the correct entries.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being used to create the set is valid and does not contain any inconsistencies that could lead to overlaps.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to define sets correctly, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on best practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view and manage sets.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify sets and access the relevant data.
  Testing: After making changes, test the set in the context where the error occurred to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GS025 error and ensure that your sets are defined correctly without overlapping entries.