How To Fix GS506 - Variable & belongs to a different table field than the set

GS506 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 506

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system rejects the set.

How to fix this error?

Remove the variable from the basic set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS506 - Variable & belongs to a different table field than the set ?

  The SAP error message GS506 indicates that there is a mismatch between the variable you are trying to use and the table field it is associated with. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction, where a variable is expected to be linked to a specific field in a data source, but it is not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variable Definition: The variable you are using may have been defined to pull data from a different table or field than the one you are currently working with.
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source (like an InfoProvider or a table) has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or renamed), the variable may no longer be valid.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query or report may have been designed incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the variable and the expected data source.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can lead to unexpected behavior, although this is less