How To Fix AFX_GENERATION071 - Include & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_GENERATION - Messages From Generation

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Include & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_GENERATION071 - Include & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AFX_GENERATION071, which states "Include & does not exist," typically occurs during the generation of ABAP programs or when trying to include a specific program or function module that references an include file that cannot be found in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Include File: The most common cause is that the specified include file does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a transport not being imported, or the include file was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo in the name of the include file in the code.
  Transport Issues: If the include was part of a transport request that has not been moved to the target system, it will not be available.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, the include might exist in another environment (like production) but not in your current one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existence: Use transaction