How To Fix GS029 - The default set for set variable &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 029

• Message text: The default set for set variable &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You attempted to import the set variable &V1&. This set variable uses
the default set &V2& that does not, however, exist in the system.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the variable &V1& in the <DS:TRAN.GS12>Variable
Maintenance</>.
The error may have occurred during the transport of the variables. In
this case you can possibly transport the missing set &V2& into this
system.
Otherwise you will have to change the definition of set variable &V1&
or create the default set &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS029 - The default set for set variable &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GS029 indicates that the default set for a specified variable does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries, variables, or data sources.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Set: The default set for the variable specified in the error message has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Variable Configuration: The variable may not be properly configured in the query or report.
  Transport Issues: If the variable was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the default set may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the default set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Configuration:
  
  Go to the variable maintenance in the SAP BW system (transaction code RSZV).
  Verify that the variable in question is correctly configured and that a default set exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Default Set:
  
  If the default set does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the variable maintenance screen.
  If it was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the default set was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to transport it again or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the variable and its default set.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query or report again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for detailed information on variable management and configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider checking 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 GS029 error and implement a solution to resolve it.