How To Fix GS084 - Temporary set cannot be created because set ID is too long

GS084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Temporary set cannot be created because set ID is too long

What causes this issue?

Temporary set &v1& cannot be created because the set name is longer
than 32 characters.

System Response

The temporary set is not created.

How to fix this error?

Enter a set name no more than 32 characters long.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS084 - Temporary set cannot be created because set ID is too long ?

  The SAP error message GS084 indicates that a temporary set cannot be created because the set ID exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's set management, which is used for handling groups of data records.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the GS084 error is that the set ID you are trying to create or use exceeds the character limit defined by SAP. In many cases, the maximum length for a set ID is 30 characters, but this can vary depending on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GS084 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Set ID Length: Review the set ID you are trying to create or use. Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum length allowed by the system.
  
  
  Modify the Set ID: If the set ID is too long, consider shortening it. You can do