How To Fix AD220 - One of the INCLUDE tables is not active or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 220

• Message text: One of the INCLUDE tables is not active or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD220 - One of the INCLUDE tables is not active or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AD220 indicates that one of the INCLUDE tables referenced in your program or function module is either not active or does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during the activation of a program, function module, or class that relies on INCLUDEs for its structure or logic.
  Causes of Error AD220
  
  
  Inactive INCLUDE: The INCLUDE file that is being referenced in your program is not activated. This can happen if the INCLUDE was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  
  
  Missing INCLUDE: The INCLUDE file does not exist in the system. This could occur if the INCLUDE was deleted or if there is a typo in the name of the INCLUDE in the program.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the INCLUDE was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request properly, leading to its absence in the target system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or activate the INCLUDE.
  
  
  Solutions to Error AD220
  
  
  Activate the INCLUDE:
  
  Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Enter the name of the INCLUDE that is causing the issue.
  Check if it is active. If not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check for Existence:
  
  Verify that the INCLUDE exists in the system. You can do this by searching for it in the ABAP Editor or using transaction SE80.
  If it does not exist, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the INCLUDE was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the INCLUDE name within your program.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and activate the INCLUDE. If not, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure which INCLUDE is causing the issue, you can use the debugger to step through the program and identify the specific line that triggers the error.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD220 error and ensure that your program or function module can be activated successfully.