How To Fix GS058 - Set type is already determined by the set to be copied

GS058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Set type is already determined by the set to be copied

What causes this issue?

You have tried to select a set type on the initial screen even though
you have already entered an existing set from which you want to copy
data.

System Response

The system rejects this attempt, regardless of whether the selected set
type matches the set type of the set to be copied.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to use the reference set, you can overwrite it with
blanks. If you do want to use the reference set, do not click on the
set type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS058 - Set type is already determined by the set to be copied ?

  The SAP error message GS058, which states "Set type is already determined by the set to be copied," typically occurs when you are trying to copy a set in SAP that already has a set type assigned to it. This error is common in the context of SAP's set management, particularly when dealing with sets in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module or other areas where sets are utilized.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing Set Type: The set you are trying to copy already has a set type assigned to it, and the system does not allow you to change or overwrite this set type during the copy process.
  Incorrect Copying Procedure: The method you are using to copy the set may not be appropriate for the existing configuration of the set.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GS058 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Set Type: Before copying,