How To Fix BB005 - Screen & & is not an include screen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BB - Coding Block

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Screen & & is not an include screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BB005 - Screen & & is not an include screen ?

  The SAP error message BB005 indicates that the system is trying to access a screen that is not defined as an include screen. This typically occurs in the context of screen programming in SAP, particularly when working with dialog programming (using screens and subscreens).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Screen Definition: The screen you are trying to access is not defined as an include screen in the SAP GUI.
  Screen Number Mismatch: The screen number being called does not correspond to a valid include screen.
  Program Logic Error: There may be a logical error in the program that is attempting to call the screen.
  Missing Include Screen: The include screen may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Screen Definition: Verify that the screen you are trying to access is indeed defined as an include screen. You can do this by checking the screen attributes in the Screen Painter (transaction SE80 or SE41).
  Correct Screen Number: Ensure that the screen number being called in your program matches the actual screen number of the include screen.
  Review Program Logic: Look through the program code to ensure that the logic for calling the screen is correct. Check for any conditional statements that might be affecting the screen call.
  Create or Restore Include Screen: If the include screen is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request if it was deleted.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the error occurs. This can help pinpoint the exact cause of the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE41 (Menu Painter) to check the screen definitions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on screen programming and include screens for more detailed information.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BB005 error in your SAP environment.