How To Fix AD226 - Too many nested INCLUDEs

AD226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Too many nested INCLUDEs

What causes this issue?

Included tables can be nested a maximum of 9 times. Nesting implies
several levels of included tables; an included table includes another
table, which in turn includes a table, and so on.

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?

You can reduce the number of nesting levels by replacing an included
table by its fields. You should choose a table that has been included
only once.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD226 - Too many nested INCLUDEs ?

  The SAP error message AD226 "Too many nested INCLUDEs" typically occurs during the compilation of ABAP programs when the system encounters an excessive number of nested INCLUDE statements. This can happen when an INCLUDE file includes another INCLUDE file, leading to a deep nesting structure that exceeds the allowed limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Nesting: The primary cause of this error is that the program has too many levels of nested INCLUDE files. SAP has a limit on how many INCLUDE files can be nested within each other.
  Circular References: Sometimes, circular references can lead to excessive nesting, where two or more INCLUDE files reference each other, causing an infinite loop in the inclusion process.
  Poor Design: The design of the program may not be optimal, leading to unnecessary complexity and deep nesting of includes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review INCLUDE Structure: Check the structure of your INCLUDE files. Identify the files that are included and how many levels deep they