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How To Fix GS505 - Variable & belongs to a different table than the set


GS505 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GS - Sets

  • Message number: 505

  • Message text: Variable & belongs to a different table than the set

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have tried to include a variable in a basic set, but the variable
    does not use the same table as the set.
    Details
    Name of the variable: &V1&
    Table of the variable: &V2&
    Table of the set: &V3&

    System Response

    The system rejects the set.

    How to fix this error?

    Remove the variable from the basic set.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GS505 - Details

  • The SAP error message GS505 indicates that there is a mismatch between the variable you are trying to use and the table it is associated with in the context of a report or query. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are working with queries, variables, or InfoProviders.
    
    Cause: Variable Mismatch: The variable you are trying to use is defined in a different InfoProvider or data source than the one you are currently working with. Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed to pull data from multiple InfoProviders, but the variable is not correctly linked to the appropriate data source. Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or InfoProviders may have led to the variable being associated with a different table. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to the system not recognizing the variable correctly.
    Solution: Check Variable Definition: Verify the definition

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