How To Fix GS046 - Set & for table & in & is not generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Set & for table & in & is not generated

What causes this issue?

You have tried to read a set that does not exist (or no longer exists),
although it is indexed in the set catalog.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.
(Note for the system administrator: an entry exists for the set in
table T800S. However, there is no data record in the SETS file for the
set. Inconsistencies such as these can be displayed using program
RGSECH00, and, on request, cleared).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS046 - Set & for table & in & is not generated ?

  The SAP error message GS046 indicates that a set (a collection of related data) for a specific table has not been generated. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's data dictionary and is related to the generation of sets for database tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Set Generation: The set for the specified table has not been generated in the system. This can happen if the set was never created or if there was an issue during the generation process.
  Transport Issues: If the table or set was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that prevented the set from being generated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate sets for the specified table.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the generation of sets.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Generate the Set: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the table for which the set needs to be generated.
  Check if the set exists. If not, you can create it by selecting the "Set" option and generating it.
  If the set exists but is not generated, you can try to regenerate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: If the table was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the set was not generated.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or generate sets. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  System Configuration: Review the system configuration to ensure that there are no issues preventing the generation of sets. This may involve checking system settings or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE37 (Function Builder).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on data dictionary objects and set generation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.