How To Fix GU118 - Set & for table & does not exist (-> &)

GU118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Set & for table & does not exist (-> &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU118 - Set & for table & does not exist (-> &) ?

  The SAP error message GU118 indicates that a specific set (or table) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to access or manipulate a set that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Set/Table: The set or table you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the set/table reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the set/table.
  Transport Issues: If the set/table was supposed to be transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existence: Verify if the set/table actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking for the table or set.
  Create the Set/Table: If it does not exist, you may need to create