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How To Fix GS509 - A subordinate set has a different set class.


GS509 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GS - Sets

  • Message number: 509

  • Message text: A subordinate set has a different set class.

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  • What causes this issue?

    A single set can only contain sets that belong to the same
    <DS:DE.SETCLASS>Set class</>. The system tried to create single set
    &v1& which contains subordinate set &v2&. Both sets belong to different
    <DS:DE.SETCLASS>Set classes</>.

    System Response

    The set is not created.

    How to fix this error?

    Select only sets of the same class as subordinate sets of a single set.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GS509 - Details

  • The SAP error message GS509, which states "A subordinate set has a different set class," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with classification hierarchies or sets of characteristics.
    
    Cause: This error arises when you are trying to create or modify a classification set (or a subordinate set) that is expected to belong to a specific set class, but it is instead associated with a different set class. This can happen due to: Inconsistent Set Class: The subordinate set you are trying to link or create does not match the expected set class of the parent set. Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the classification settings or the way sets are defined in the system. Data Entry Error: An error in data entry where the wrong set class is assigned to a subordinate set.
    Solution: To resolve the GS509 error, you can take the following steps: Check Set Class Configuration: Verify the

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