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.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS509 - A subordinate set has a different set class. ?

  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