How To Fix AD222 - INCLUDE table & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 222

• Message text: INCLUDE table & is not active

What causes this issue?

You have included a table which has either not been created or not been
activated in the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the name specified for the included table.
If necessary, create the included table or activate the table if it
already exists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD222 - INCLUDE table & is not active ?

  The SAP error message AD222 indicates that an INCLUDE table is not active. This typically occurs during the activation of a program or when trying to execute a transaction that relies on a specific INCLUDE file that has not been activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive INCLUDE: The INCLUDE file referenced in the program or function module is not activated. This can happen if the INCLUDE was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Transport Issues: If the INCLUDE was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Errors: There may be errors in the code of the INCLUDE that prevent it from being activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the INCLUDE:
  
  Go to the ABAP Editor (Transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Enter the name of the INCLUDE that is causing the error.
  Check if the INCLUDE is inactive. If it is, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If the INCLUDE cannot be activated due to syntax errors, you will need to resolve those errors first. The system will provide details about the errors that need to be fixed.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the INCLUDE was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like other includes, function modules, or classes) are also active. Sometimes, an INCLUDE may depend on other objects that need to be activated first.
  
  
  
  Recompile the Program:
  
  After activating the INCLUDE, recompile the main program or function module that references it to ensure that all changes are recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the error persists, you can use the debugger to trace where the INCLUDE is being called and gather more context about the error.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific INCLUDE or program you are working with. Sometimes, SAP provides patches or solutions for common issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program or module to understand the role of the INCLUDE and any prerequisites for its activation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD222 error and successfully activate the INCLUDE table in your SAP system.