How To Fix GS104 - Set ID will be shortened to &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Set ID will be shortened to &1.

What causes this issue?

In set maintenance or report maintenance, you are creating a report set
and have specified a name containing more than 12 characters. The name
of report sets can be no longer than 12 characters.

System Response

The set name is shortened and the set can then be created.

How to fix this error?

Either you use the set with the shortened name, or you exit maintenance
of the new set by choosing "Cancel" (in which case the set is not
created).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS104 - Set ID will be shortened to &1. ?

  The SAP error message GS104 "Set ID will be shortened to &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of set IDs, particularly in the area of master data management or when dealing with certain configurations in the system. This message indicates that the set ID you are trying to use is too long and will be truncated to fit the system's requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Length Limitation: The set ID you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system. SAP has predefined limits for various fields, and if the input exceeds these limits, the system will automatically shorten it.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configurations that dictate the maximum length of set IDs, which can vary based on the module or application you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Length Requirements: Review the documentation or configuration settings for the specific module you are working with to determine the maximum allowed length