How To Fix GS696 - Set & is not a single or a basic set

GS696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Set & is not a single or a basic set

What causes this issue?

You entered either a multi set or a key figure set. The overlap
analysis, however, can only be used for single sets or basic sets.

System Response

An overlap analysis was not executed.

How to fix this error?

Enter either a single set or a basic set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS696 - Set & is not a single or a basic set ?

  The SAP error message GS696 ("Set & is not a single or a basic set") typically occurs when you are trying to use a set in a context where SAP expects a single set or a basic set, but the set you are referencing does not meet these criteria. This error is often encountered in the context of reporting or when working with selection sets in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Set Type: The set you are trying to use is not defined as a single set or a basic set. In SAP, sets can be defined in various ways, and if the set is a complex set (e.g., a set of sets), it may not be usable in the context you are attempting.
  Set Definition Issues: There may be issues with how the set is defined, such as missing members or incorrect parameters.
  Contextual Misuse: The set is being used in a context that does